General Labourer & Maintenance Operative

Water Engineering Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 24 days per annum + bank hols

Private health care

40 hours per week

Job summary

Water Engineering Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable General Labourer & Maintenance Operative to support day-to-day operations, yard, workshop and premises maintenance. This varied, hands-on role involves keeping our yard, workshop and office facilities clean, safe, organised and well maintained, alongside assisting with equipment, materials, deliveries and general operational activities.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, flexible and able to work independently or in a

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Handyperson experience is desirable.
• Good level of physical fitness for manual tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Good communication skills with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general yard duties and keep areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Perform general grounds maintenance: gardening, grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming.
• Keep pathways and storage areas free of rubbish and hazards.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and ensure a safe working environment.
• Carry out basic office and building maintenance: DIY, minor repairs, painting.
• Install and fix shelving, noticeboards, whiteboards, signage and fixtures.
• Assemble and move office furniture and fittings as required.
• Conduct routine checks of yard, workshop and offices for maintenance needs.
• Ensure communal areas are presented clean and safe at all times.
• Assist with waste management and proper disposal of rubbish.
• Support tradespeople and team with general labouring duties as needed.
• Identify faults or hazards and report them for action.
• Proactively perform cleaning and maintenance tasks without constant direction.
• Adhere to company health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Driving Licence

Handyperson experience

Manual labour

Team player

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Holidays : 24 days per annum plus bank holidays increasing with service

Hours : 40 hours per week

Benefits : Private Health care provided

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and practical General Labourer & Maintenance Operative to join our team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the business, undertaking a variety of general labouring, yard, workshop and premises maintenance duties.

This is a varied, hands‑on role which will involve keeping our yard, workshop and office facilities clean, safe, organised and well maintained, alongside assisting with equipment, materials, deliveries and general operational activities.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, flexible and willing to turn their hand to a range of tasks. They will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy, fast‑paced environment.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Carrying out general yard duties, ensuring all areas are regularly checked and kept clean, tidy, safe and organised.
• Undertaking general grounds maintenance, including gardening, grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and maintaining external areas.
• Keeping pathways, entrances, storage areas and surrounding grounds clear of rubbish, debris and potential hazards.
• Carrying out general workshop housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance to ensure a safe and organised working environment.
• Undertaking general office and building maintenance, including basic DIY, minor repairs, painting, decorating and general upkeep.
• Installing and fixing items such as shelving, noticeboards, whiteboards, signage, pictures and other wall‑mounted fixtures.
• Assembling, moving and installing office furniture, equipment and fittings as required.
• Carrying out routine checks of the yard, workshop, offices and surrounding premises to identify any cleaning, repairs or maintenance required.
• Ensuring communal areas, entrances, walkways and facilities are maintained to a clean, safe and presentable standard.
• Assisting with plant, machinery and equipment as required.
• Loading, unloading, moving and organising materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Assisting with deliveries, checking goods received and ensuring items are stored appropriately.
• Supporting tradespeople, workshop operatives and other team members with general labouring duties as required.
• Assisting with waste management, including the removal and appropriate disposal of general rubbish and keeping waste storage areas tidy.
• Identifying and reporting any faults, damage, hazards or maintenance issues requiring further attention.
• Taking a proactive approach to identifying and completing general cleaning, maintenance and housekeeping tasks without always requiring instruction.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties required to support the general maintenance, upkeep and smooth running of the business premises.

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous Handy person experience
• Good level of physical fitness and ability to undertake manual work.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous labouring or construction experience.
• CSCS Card (where applicable).