General Maintenance Operative

Key Appointments (UK) Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a General Maintenance Operative with an electrical bias for a full-time role in Barnsley. The successful candidate will carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and minor electrical works while ensuring all systems are safe and compliant. Experience in maintenance and knowledge of electrical safety are essential. This position offers a salary of £32,000-£34,000 per annum, Monday to Friday hours, and the opportunity to work across a varied estate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance or building services role with an electrical bias.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and practical knowledge of repairs.
• Ability to diagnose issues and carry out general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and minor electrical works.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues.
• Ensure electrical systems are safe and compliant.
• Complete building checks and inspections.
• Collaborate with teams to complete works to specification.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical safety knowledge

Proactive and organized

Job description

General Maintenance Operative – Electrical Bias

Barnsley – £32,000‑£34,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Location: BHF Priory Centre, Barnsley with responsibility across the wider estate.
• Salary: £32,000‑£34,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, worked across 4 or 5 days on a rolling roster.
• Contract: Permanent, Full‑time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and minor electrical works across all buildings.
• Responding to reactive maintenance issues and supporting planned preventative maintenance.
• Ensuring electrical systems and equipment are safe, compliant, and functioning effectively.
• Completing building checks, inspections, and compliance‑related tasks.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors to ensure works are completed to specification.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and reporting any safety concerns or property issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a maintenance or building services role, with an electrical bias.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and practical knowledge of repairs or installations.
• Ability to diagnose issues and carry out general maintenance across multiple trades.
• Strong awareness of health and safety and building compliance.
• Someone proactive, organised, and able to manage their workload across multiple sites.
• A full driving licence is beneficial due to travel across the estate.

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers the chance to take ownership of maintenance activities across a varied estate and to play an important part in ensuring buildings remain safe, functional, and welcoming. You’ll be joining a supportive team and will have the autonomy to plan and prioritise your work.

To Apply: Please send a CV that demonstrates your experience and fit for the role.

If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.

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