Maintenance Operative

TXM Recruit; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Operative to oversee day-to-day facilities operations across regional sites in the UK. The role involves conducting preventative maintenance, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a background in building services and a trade qualification. Benefits include a company van, generous leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days paid holiday

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Company van and fuel card

Free on-site parking

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work Scheme

Annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Background in facilities, building services, or similar engineering role.
• Confident using CAFM systems and following planned schedules.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across building systems.
• Work alongside external contractors and in-house teams.
• Identify and escalate maintenance risks and needs.

Skills

Facilities management

Trade qualification (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fabric)

CAFM systems

Job description

TXM Recruit are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative to support the management of our clients property portfolio across the South region.

In this role you'll be overseeing day‑to‑day facilities operations across regional sites, covering general weekly, monthly and quarterly checks across building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and fabric.

Salary – £18.21p/h / £33,146 based on 35 hours contact.

Working hours – 35 hours per week.

Location – Oxford, Essex or south of London.

Extra – Company Van / Fuel Card for onsite use.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across building systems covering electrical, mechanical and fabric.
• Working alongside external contractors and in‑house teams to complete tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Identifying and escalating maintenance risks, hazards, and repair needs to the Facilities Manager.
• Providing support for compliance inspections, audits, and reporting activities.
• Participating in emergency response and out‑of‑hours support (where required).

Benefits

• 31 days paid holiday each year in addition to 2 public holidays (The public holidays are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).
• Company van and fuel card for onsite use.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution – up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free on‑site parking.
• EV charging at selected sites.
• Health Cash Plan Available.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Manager‑led recognition programme.
• Access to DB Learning world.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Support with training programs.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a background in facilities, building services, or a similar engineering role and possess a trade qualification in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or fabric.
• Confident using CAFM systems and following planned schedules.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region.
• Upon offer you will need to complete and pass a full medical test and DnA.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection or application process due to disability or a long‑term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.