General Operative/Driver

Total Facilities Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Facilities Recruitment Limited is seeking a Facilities Operative (driving required) to provide collection, delivery and site support across multiple healthcare and operational locations in the Birmingham area. This hands-on role involves transporting equipment, stock and supplies, and supporting day-to-day site operations with a strong focus on health, safety and customer service.

The successful candidate will work independently for much of the time and will operate a transit-sized company

Qualifications

• Requires a valid UK driving licence with no major endorsements.
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus and health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport and deliver furniture and equipment across locations.
• Move and deliver electrical appliances and other items.
• Handle and dispose of waste streams per procedures, including clinical waste with PPE.
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Keep stores, compounds and parking areas clean and organized.
• Support additional operational and facilities tasks as required.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Customer service

Health & safety

Manual handling

Working at height

Independent work

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Job description

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Job Description

Facilities Operative (Driving Required)

Overview

We are seeking a Facilities Operative to provide collection, delivery and site support services across multiple healthcare and operational locations throughout the Birmingham area. This is a varied, hands‑on role involving the transportation of equipment, stock and supplies, supporting day‑to‑day site operations and maintaining high standards of health, safety and customer service.

The successful candidate will work independently for much of the time and will be responsible for operating a transit‑sized company vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, transport and deliver furniture including beds, mattresses, lockers, desks and chairs.
• Move and deliver electrical appliances and equipment.
• Collect, transport and dispose of various waste streams in accordance with procedures.
• Safely handle and transport clinical waste using the appropriate PPE and safe working practices.
• Pick and distribute stock and consumable supplies.
• Deliver food supplies between locations.
• Install and replace privacy curtains.
• General maintenance
• Carry out duties that may require working at height using step ladders.
• Move and transfer vehicles between sites when required.
• Complete routine vehicle inspections and basic checks.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation.
• Ensure stores, compounds and parking areas remain clean and organised.
• Support additional operational and facilities‑related tasks as required.

Requirements Essential

• Full UK driving licence with no major endorsements.
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Health and safety focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Comfortable with manual handling duties and heavy lifting.
• Comfortable working at height when required.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong team player.
• Self‑motivated and capable of managing workload effectively.
• Able to prioritise tasks and respond to changing demands.
• Problem‑solving mindset.
• Professional and courteous manner.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.