Site Maintenance Operative

E3 Recruitment; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Operative on a temporary to permanent basis. The role involves routine and reactive maintenance across various systems, requiring strong maintenance skills and safety awareness. This opportunity offers a supportive team environment with career development and a 4-day work week.

Benefits

4-day work week

Opportunity to secure a permanent role

Varied hands-on work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance or building services.
• Strong general building maintenance skills across multiple trades.
• Good record-keeping and schedule management skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and emergency maintenance tasks.
• Perform general building repairs including plumbing, joinery, plastering.
• Manage and liaise with third-party contractors.

Skills

Building maintenance skills

Health and Safety awareness

Record-keeping

Proactive work ethic

Willingness to learn

Job description

️ Maintenance Operative - Temp to Perm (12 Weeks) ️
Location: South Kirkby
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Contract: 12-Week Temp to Perm

About the Role:

We're looking for a reliable and multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team on a 12-week temp to perm basis.You will play a key role in ensuring our facilities, equipment, and infrastructure are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with all regulations.

This is a hands-on role involving routine and reactive maintenance across a variety of systems and structures.You will also work closely with third-party contractors and support occasional production activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine and emergency maintenance tasks on buildings, utilities, and equipment

• Perform general building repairs - including plumbing, joinery, plastering, painting, and decorating

• Maintain accurate records and maintenance schedules

• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programs

• Manage and liaise with third-party contractors on maintenance and project work

• Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment

• Comply with Health & Safety regulations and internal policies

• Mentor apprentices and support grounds maintenance

• Be open to training on and assisting with production line work when needed

• Complete any other tasks assigned by management

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in maintenance or building services

• Strong general building maintenance skills across multiple trades

• Good record-keeping and schedule management skills

• Health and Safety awareness

• Ability to work independently and proactively

• Willingness to learn and support across departments

Why Join Us?

• 4-day work week - enjoy long weekends every week!

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role after 12 weeks

• Varied, hands-on work in a supportive team

• Career development opportunities

If you are interested in this role and would like further details, please contact Joe Reid at E3.