Mobile Maintenance Operative

SSE plc; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Operative to support facilities management across Thatcham, Berkshire. This permanent, full-time role involves handling maintenance tasks, ensuring high customer service standards, and requiring prior handyman experience. Flexible benefits and an inclusive company culture are offered to employees.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships

Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets

Maternity and adoption pay, paternity leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial/light industrial environment.
• Flexibility to travel between sites and hold a full driving license.
• Ability to adhere to new processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic maintenance repairs and installations.
• Assist with complex tasks coordinated by others.
• Participate in emergency standby rota.

Skills

Handyman experience

Customer service

Decision making

Initiative

Job description

Base Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Salary: £29,504 - 34,757 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

SSE Facilities Management department is looking to recruit a Mobile Maintenance Operative for Thatcham, Berkshire to provide a service to the Company’s corporate sites in respect of maintenance/service/repairs and installation of a variety of basic building services. You must be able to demonstrate previous handyman/maintenance experience, be able to achieve the highest level of customer service, work under pressure, possess a flexible approach and be prepared to travel. Have basic functional knowledge of Air Handling Units, Air Conditioning systems, Generators, Boilers, UPS systems and Fire alarms.

You will

• Undertake basic maintenance repairs, installation or servicing work as detailed by the FM Maintenance Supervisor/FM Maintenance & Technical Manager.
• Assist with more complex tasks coordinated by team tradespeople/FM Maintenance Supervisor.
• Observe and comply with all working practices and ensure compliance with the appropriate SHE statutory requirements at all times.
• Carry out multi skilled activities within the Facilities Management remit.
• Participate in the Company's out of hours emergency standby rota as required.

You have

• Previous experience delivering handyman/maintenance related tasks in a commercial/light industrial environment.
• The ability to learn/adhere to new processes.
• Ability to support and contribute to M&E and building fabric maintenance.
• Good decision maker and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• This role will require travel between sites therefore a flexible approach and full driving license is essential.

About SSE

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Francesca on [e-mail] / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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