Maintenance Operative

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Travel between sites

Job summary

A maintenance operative role across multiple sites in the region. You will be hands-on, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance including plumbing, joinery and basic electrical tasks, with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, willingness to travel between sites, and the ability to work independently to meet SLAs. A van is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally multi-site.
• General multi-trade skills including plumbing, joinery and basic electrical tasks.
• Good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices.
• Confident with IT systems (MS Office, CAFM or similar).
• UK driving licence (full) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks across sites.
• Perform fire safety, legionella and compliance checks.
• Log and update tasks using CAFM system.
• Travel between services and manage workload to meet SLAs.
• Maintain van stock and equipment cost-effectively.
• Travel between sites with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Plumbing

Joinery

Electrical tasks

CAFM systems

MS Office

Education

City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)

Joinery NVQ Level 2+

Tools

CAFM software

MS Office

Job description

Full-time | 37.5 hours | Regional role | Full UK Driving Licence required (Van provided)

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with experience in general building maintenance? Do you enjoy working independently, travelling between sites, and making sure environments are safe and well‑maintained? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our Property & Facilities team, supporting multiple services across the region. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and comfortable for the people we support.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks (including plumbing, joinery, decoration, minor electrical work and general repairs) - Completing fire safety, legionella and compliance checks to ensure our services meet legal standards
• Providing excellent customer service to Service and Operations Managers across the region
• Using our CAFM system to log, update and complete maintenance tasks
• Managing your workload independently and ensuring work is completed within agreed SLAs
• Ensuring van stock, materials and equipment are well‑managed and cost‑effective
• Travelling between services, with occasional overnight stays where required

What we’re looking for

• Experience working as a Maintenance Operative/Handyperson, ideally in a multi‑site role
• General multi‑trade skills (e.g., plumbing, joinery, basic electrical tasks)
• Good understanding of compliance, Health & Safety, and safe working practices
• Confidence using IT systems (MS Office, CAFM or similar)
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• A positive, “can‑do” approach and the ability to work under pressure
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence (essential)
• City & Guilds 2391 (Electrical Safety)
• Joinery NVQ Level 2+
• A varied, rewarding role where your work directly contributes to safe, comfortable environments for the people we support
• Supportive team and strong development opportunities
• Autonomy to manage your day and travel between services
• A team culture built on professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement

(Not essential – training can be provided depending on experience)

If you’re a practical, proactive multi‑trade professional looking for a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.