Maintenance Operative

HR GO Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment is recruiting for a Maintenance Operative on behalf of a local business in Sheffield. The role is full-time and permanent, focusing on hands-on maintenance, repairs and site upkeep to keep the site safe and well-maintained.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and carry out basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. The package includes a salary of £28,000 per year and a rotating shift pattern, with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or building maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Flexibility to rotate shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to building services.
• General building maintenance and repairs, incl. basic plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Maintain records of maintenance and inspections.
• Support safety checks and site inductions.

Skills

Practical maintenance experience

Fault finding

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electrical basics

Carpentry tools

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Job Reference: FJ-2yp8y

Trade and Services Sheffield, South Yorkshire £28000 per annum

Benefits: Opportunity for career progression Permanent

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established local business for a full-time, permanent Maintenance Operative.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a practical maintenance background who enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping a site safe, secure and well maintained. You will be responsible for general maintenance, repairs and the day-to-day upkeep of the site, while supporting the wider team with operational duties when required.

Salary: £28,000 per year
Hours: Rotating 4 on 4 off / 5 on 3 off shift pattern, including weekends
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

What's on Offer

• £28,000 salary
• Full-time, permanent position
• Rotating 4 on 4 off / 5 on 3 off shift pattern
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive working environment
• Employee discount
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to develop within a growing local business

The Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the site. Your duties will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs
• General building maintenance and repairs
• Basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work
• Painting and decorating
• Maintaining fencing, gates, drainage and external areas
• Using hand and power tools safely
• Carrying out regular site inspections
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection records
• Supporting contractors and site inductions
• Assisting with routine compliance and safety checks
• Supporting site opening and closing procedures
• Assisting with access control and security checks
• Carrying out routine CCTV and site security checks
• Responding to maintenance issues that could affect site safety or security
• Supporting the wider team with general operational duties when required

About You

We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and confident carrying out a variety of maintenance tasks.

You will ideally have experience in maintenance, facilities, property maintenance, building maintenance or a similar hands-on environment.

You will need:

• Previous maintenance or facilities experience
• Good general repair and practical skills
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge
• Carpentry and general building maintenance experience
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A good understanding of health and safety
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A proactive and reliable approach
• Good communication skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends

Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent would be advantageous but are not essential.

Previous experience within facilities, property maintenance, industrial, commercial or secure-site environments would also be beneficial.

Interested?

If you have hands-on maintenance experience and are looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a growing local business, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact us:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401