General Maintenance Operative

Smart Managed Solutions; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Life-event leave

Life assurance

25 days + bank holidays

Volunteer days

Holiday-buy scheme

Career progression

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Smart Managed Solutions is seeking a General Maintenance Operative for a Reading contract, Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00 or 07:00-16:00. You will support the engineering team with routine and reactive maintenance to keep facilities running smoothly.

You’ll carry out painting, decorating, minor plumbing and general DIY, while maintaining records and delivering quality customer service on site.

Qualifications

• Formally trained in an engineering discipline to City and Guilds or the equivalent NVQ Level 1.
• Experience performing routine maintenance tasks and reactive repairs.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills across tasks and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance tasks in line with Service Level Agreements, including carpentry, painting, decorating, general DIY, lamp and tube replacements, and cleaning of lighting diffusers.
• Safely load, unload, and store stock, equipment, spares, and deliveries.
• Support the engineering team with planned and reactive works meeting service levels and customer expectations.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance records and build strong working relationships with clients and staff.
• Promote a safe, healthy working environment and comply with company policies.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning to maintain competence across all tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Decorating

General DIY

Stock handling

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 1 in engineering

Job description

Be part of the Smart Team!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a General Maintenance Operative to work on an exciting contract in Reading. This is a Monday-Friday position working 08:00-17:00/ 07:00-16:00.

About Us:

At SMART, we help lead organisations across the UK to keep their facilities running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We deliver a client-focused approach to deliver reliable, planned and reactive maintenance with a strong focus on quality, technical expertise, and customer service.

We’re proud to be an employer that values career progression. We offer structured training and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding engineering career.

Purpose:

As a General Maintenance Operative, you will help ensure facilities operate smoothly and meet service level expectations. You will carry out routine maintenance and reactive repairs including painting, decorating, minor plumbing, and general DIY.

You will work with the engineering team to deliver planned and reactive tasks, maintain accurate records, and uphold a safe environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance tasks in line with Service Level Agreements, including carpentry, painting, decorating, general DIY, lamp and tube replacements, and cleaning of lighting diffusers, to maintain service levels and an attractive environment
• Safely load, unload, and store stock, equipment, spares, and deliveries
• Supporting the Smart Managed Solutions engineering team with planned and reactive works that meet or exceed service levels and customer expectations
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance records and build strong working relationships with Smart Managed Solutions and client staff
• Promote a safe, healthy working environment and comply with all company and client policies, presenting a professional image and deliver excellent customer service
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning to maintain competence across all tasks

Education and Training:

• Formally trained in an engineering discipline toCity and Guilds or the equivalent NVQ Level 1 and Building Services Maintenance (desirable)

Why SMART?

• Mandatory Leave on your Birthday
• Life-Event Leave
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Three fully paid volunteering days
• Holiday-Buy Scheme
• Career Progression
• Workplace Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

While technology continues to evolve, it’s our people who set us apart. At SMART, you’ll join a growing company that invests in its team and supports career development.