Maintenance Operative

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the safety and maintenance of facilities that support individuals with disabilities. You will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, collaborate with contractors, and contribute to a culture of inclusivity and support. With a commitment to employee development and a healthy work/life balance, this position promises not only a fulfilling career but also the chance to be part of a team that truly values its members. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

38 days’ annual leave

Culture of progression and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant trade such as plumbing, electrical work, or carpentry.
• Good level of IT literacy and GCSEs including Maths.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings and gardens are safe and well-maintained.
• Conduct building safety checks and manage gardening tasks.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical Work

Carpentry

IT Literacy

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Operative

Surrey

The Organisation

Our client enables those with disabilities, their families, and their carers to lead fulfilling lives. Supporting individuals across the country, they offer a diverse range of services for all ages and abilities. They are now looking for a Maintenance Operative to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week.

The Benefits

1. Salary of £25,272 per annum
2. A culture of progression and development
3. 38 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) to support a healthy work/life balance

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional with experience in a trade such as plumbing, electrical work, or carpentry to join our client’s dedicated team. Joining a dedicated team, you’ll enable them to achieve their vision of a world which is inclusive to all, regardless of ability, making a difference to countless lives across the country.

What’s more, they pride themselves on their employee experience, many of their staff have exceptional lengths of service. They are committed to inclusivity and over the years they have had many employees working for them who were previously attending their services.

So, if you’re ready to advance your career and join the team, our client would love to hear from you!

The Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you will ensure our client’s buildings and surrounding gardens are safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose. Specifically, you’ll take the lead in the upkeep of the site, performing a range of maintenance duties and minor repairs, whilst working with third-party contractors for specialist tasks. Driving the minibus as part of a rota, you will also support the wider team in delivering services to those our client supports.

Additionally, you will:

1. Manage gardening and external cleaning
2. Conduct and log building safety checks
3. Maintain and update maintenance tracking systems

Please note, due to our client’s open and collaborative working environment and the nature of their work with children and adults with disabilities, all office-based roles can experience periods of elevated noise levels and some elements of disruption.

About You

To be considered as a Maintenance Operative, you will need:

1. Experience in a relevant trade (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or similar)
2. A good level of IT literacy
3. GCSEs or equivalent (including Maths at pass level)
4. A full, valid driving licence

Please note, all staff are required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Other organisations may call this role Facilities Operative, Maintenance Technician, Site Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, or Building Maintenance Operative.

Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to join our client as a Maintenance Operative, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.