Maintenance Operative

TXM Recruit; Hereford; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail maintenance company is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Hereford. This is a long-term cover that may lead to a permanent position. Responsibilities include general maintenance in the store, with training provided on specific tasks. The role offers a competitive salary, a flexible work schedule, and benefits like holiday allowance, discounts, and a bonus scheme. A company van and tools are provided, making it an ideal role for those looking to grow in the maintenance sector.

Benefits

Personal use of van

Holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Colleague discount card

Regular training and progression

Retirement plan

Yearly bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance work, including plumbing and minor repairs.
• Ability to manage self-time effectively and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to undertake training for specific maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general reactive maintenance in the store and communal areas.
• Conduct PPMs like Fire Alarm Testing and Legionella checks, with training provided.
• Daily updates on maintenance tasks and reporting issues.

Skills

General reactive maintenance

Carpentry and plumbing repairs

Experience with PDA tablets

Tools

Company van

Smartphone

Job description

Maintenance Operative

TXM Recruit are currently looking for a maintenance operative to work for a rapidly expanding retail maintenance team on a long‑term cover situation; however, the likelihood is for a permanent role at the end of 3 months.

Details

• Location: Hereford
• Salary: 28,024.11 yr (£13.47/hr)
• Hours: 6am to 3pm – Monday to Friday (can be flexed for childcare etc)
• Weekends: 1-in-4 weekend shift (1.25x rate for Sunday)
• Overtime: 1.5x
• Company van and tools & uniform provided

Responsibilities

• General reactive maintenance in store from toilets, shop floor and communal areas.
• Changing lightbulbs, replacing taps or toilet seats, hanging doors or fixing shelves. Patch plaster, rendering, painting or minor carpentry and plumbing repairs.
• PPMs such as Legionella, Fire Alarm Testing, Sprinkler Testing (training provided).
• Building inspections including roof walks and building checks.
• Daily duties to ensure the tablet is updated, reporting issues, H&S notes or sending emails. Technology used: PDA tablet and company‑provided smartphone.

Benefits (once taken on permanently)

• Personal use of van at £60/month.
• Holiday starting at 25 days + a personal day (plus bank holidays).
• Flexitime on hours.
• Colleague discount card, shopping, mobile, pharmacy etc. (after 3 months probation) – provides discounts on shopping and fuel at 10% whilst gaining up to 50% off other parts of the company.
• Regular training and progression.
• Retirement plan – save between 4‑7% and have it matched.
• Yearly bonus scheme – up to 10% of basic salary.
• Maternity and paternity etc. – more can be sent out.

How to apply

If you are a Maintenance Operative looking for a new role, apply now or contact Matt Bees at TXM Recruit.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunity 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.