Maintenance Operative

Kier Group; Rushden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join the HS2 team based in Rushden. You will deliver planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance across HS2 site compounds with a focus on plumbing and general building fabric maintenance.

Role requires a full driving licence and ability to travel between multiple site locations. Working hours are Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 with some flexibility on hours. Enhanced DBS checks apply as part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance, particularly plumbing and fabric maintenance.
• Valid Water Regulations (WRAS) and legionnaires certification.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across plumbing and fabric tasks.

Responsibilities

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, fixtures, and appliances within the compounds.
• General building fabric maintenance including carpentry and handyman tasks.

Skills

Plumbing

Fabric maintenance

Problem solving

Driving licence

Mobile job tracking software

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our HS2 team based in Rushden.

Location: Rushden, working on HS2 sites across Wendover, Buckinghamshire to Southam, Warwickshire

Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 to 17:00. Some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our facilities team supporting the HS2 project. As a Maintenance Operative, you'll be delivering planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance across a range of buildings and compounds. This varied role combines general building fabric maintenance with plumbing tasks, offering you the chance to use your practical skills across multiple sites. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Operative, you'll be working within the Facilities Team, supporting them in maintaining safe, compliant, and operational buildings across the HS2 Project sites. Your day to day will include:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, fixtures, and appliances within the compounds
• Carrying out general building fabric maintenance, including carpentry and handyman tasks
• Completing weekly and monthly PPMs such as fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher checks, emergency light testing, and legionnaires checks
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests, resolving issues efficiently and professionally
• Conducting routine inspections to ensure all buildings remain safe and compliant with health and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance, particularly plumbing and fabric maintenance
• Valid Water Regulations (WRAS) and legionnaires certification
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills across both plumbing and general fabric tasks
• Full driving licence and comfort travelling between sites
• Ability to work independently and use mobile job tracking software

Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis; the company does not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More information on benefits is available through our benefits portal.