General Maintenance Operative

36 Days Old

General Maintenance Operative

We are looking for a proactive and skilled General Maintenance Operative to join our Facilities team. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day maintenance and smooth running of our client’s site, ensuring a safe, well-maintained, and operational environment at all times.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out general planned and reactive maintenance across the site.

* Complete daily work orders within agreed timeframes and according to SLA requirements.

* Maintain accurate logs of completed and outstanding work using the site’s maintenance system.

* Assist with small installation works, repairs, and general handyman duties.

* Support the safe management and escorting of contractors, ensuring adherence to all site safety standards.

* Identify maintenance issues and escalate them appropriately to supervisors or management.

* Participate in safety and technical training as required.

* Provide cover for colleagues during holidays, training, or absence.

* Conduct basic condition assessments of equipment and report any issues.

* Ensure compliance with all statutory, company, and client safety procedures.

* Assist with sourcing materials and supplies for maintenance activities.

* Maintain clear communication with the client and management team, including reporting incidents or out-of-line situations.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

* Experience in a maintenance, building services, or facilities support role.

* Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, or building systems (formal qualifications desirable but not essential).

* Ability to work independently with a flexible, hands-on approach.

* Strong customer service and communication skills.

* Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

* Good understanding of health & safety and permit-to-work systems (training can be provided).

* Ability to read basic technical drawings is an advantage.

* Basic IT skills and ability to use maintenance systems (training provided).

Accountabilities

* Reports to the Site Supervisor or Contract Manager.

* No direct line management responsibilities.

* Responsible for maintaining appropriate stock levels of tools, consumables, and materials
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Location:
Sedgefield
Salary:
£27,000 - £30,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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