General Maintenance Operative

Invictus Group; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a proactive General Maintenance Operative to ensure the smooth running of their client's site. The role involves performing general planned and reactive maintenance, maintaining logs, and supporting contractor management and safety adherence. Candidates should have experience in maintenance and strong communication skills. This role is essential for maintaining a safe and operational environment at the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, building services, or facilities support role.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, or building systems.
• Ability to work independently with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Complete daily work orders within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate logs of completed and outstanding work.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Job description

General Maintenance Operative

We are looking for a proactive and skilled General Maintenance Operative to join our Facilities team. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day maintenance and smooth running of our client's site, ensuring a safe, well-maintained, and operational environment at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Complete daily work orders within agreed timeframes and according to SLA requirements.
• Maintain accurate logs of completed and outstanding work using the site's maintenance system.
• Assist with small installation works, repairs, and general handyman duties.
• Support the safe management and escorting of contractors, ensuring adherence to all site safety standards.
• Identify maintenance issues and escalate them appropriately to supervisors or management.
• Participate in safety and technical training as required.
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays, training, or absence.
• Conduct basic condition assessments of equipment and report any issues.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, company, and client safety procedures.
• Assist with sourcing materials and supplies for maintenance activities.
• Maintain clear communication with the client and management team, including reporting incidents or out-of-line situations.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a maintenance, building services, or facilities support role.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, or building systems (formal qualifications desirable but not essential).
• Ability to work independently with a flexible, hands-on approach.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety and permit-to-work systems (training can be provided).
• Ability to read basic technical drawings is an advantage.
• Basic IT skills and ability to use maintenance systems (training provided).

Accountabilities

• Reports to the Site Supervisor or Contract Manager.
• No direct line management responsibilities.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate stock levels of tools, consumables, and materials.