Maintenance Operative

Sportswift Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Job summary

Sportswift Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Operative to work remotely across Crawley, West Sussex and the surrounding area. The role focuses on reactive repairs, planned maintenance and store refurbishments to keep our estate safe, functional and looking its best.

A hands-on, practical candidate who enjoys a challenge will thrive in this varied, field-based position. You will handle electrical, plumbing and building fabric tasks, report hazards and complete work orders, while travelling between

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or Craft Equivalent with 3+ years of experience.
• IPAF certification.
• PASMA tower scaffolding trained.
• Annual asbestos awareness certification per UKAS.
• Health and Safety awareness and basic First Aid.
• Good general construction knowledge and up-to-date practices.
• IT competence with email and maintenance software.
• Ability to respond to unplanned/emergency works.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment.
• Providing first and immediate response to fault finding whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Reporting and rectifying any property H&S issue whilst on site where possible.
• Completing work orders and recording materials that are used on the job.
• Emergency works required to make safe buildings in response to hazardous events e.g.: floods / fire damage / security breaches.
• Complete trade disrupting works out of hours where identified.
• Respond to the helpdesk requests, providing a professional and timely service.
• Advising the company's management when additional planned works are required due to aging structure and fabric issues.

Skills

First Aid

IT Skills

Health & Safety

Problem Solving

Time Management

Construction Knowledge

Education

Craft Apprenticeship or City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Maintenance Operative - Remote based - Crawley, West Sussex and surrounding area

£29,872 + Company van provided

Are you the kind of person who loves fixing things, solving problems, and making a real difference every day? From stores and offices to warehouses, no two days are the same in this hands-on role. As part of our Property team, you'll help keep our 1,000+ locations safe, smart, and looking their best. Whether you're tackling reactive repairs, carrying out planned maintenance, or supporting exciting store refurbishments, you'll play a key part in keeping our business running smoothly. You'll work alongside a great team, travel across our estate, and take pride in delivering high-quality work that keeps our colleagues and customers happy. If you're practical, proactive, and enjoy a challenge, we'd love to hear from you

What you'll do

• Understanding the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment.
• Providing first and immediate response to fault finding whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Reporting and rectifying any property H&S issue whilst on site where possible.
• Completing work orders and recording materials that are used on the job.
• Emergency works required to make safe buildings in response to hazardous events e.g.: floods / fire damage / security breaches.
• Complete trade disrupting works out of hours where identified.
• Respond to the helpdesk requests, providing a professional and timely service.
• Advising the company's management when additional planned works are required due to aging structure and fabric issues.
• Apprenticeship or Craft Equivalent and with experience or have come from a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 equivalent. Ideally with 3yrs + experience in equivalent role.
• IPAF (International Powered Access Federation).
• PASMA (tower scaffolding trained).
• Annual asbestos awareness certification in accordance with UKAS accreditation.
• Health and Safety awareness together with basic First Aid and rescue skills.
• Good general construction knowledge with up to date working practices and standards.
• IT competence with the ability to work with email and maintenance software packages.
• Ability to be able to react to none planned / emergency works when required.