Field Maintenance Operative

Field Maintenance Operative – North East
Location: Covering Dignity Funeral Director branches within the North East region.

Full time, permanent, 38.33 Hours per week – occasional weekend work.

Salary: £25,000 per annum

At Dignity Funerals, our funeral director branches provide welcoming and respectful spaces where families can honour their loved ones. As a Field Maintenance Operative, you will play a vital role in maintaining the facilities and grounds of our branches, ensuring they remain pristine, professional, and comforting for every visitor.

If you’re a skilled and detail-oriented individual who thrives in delivering high standards of work, we’d love to hear from you!

This role will suit someone who:

• Has previous experience in a maintenance, repair, or facilities role.
• Holds a Full UK Manual Driving License.
• Is physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on, active role.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Here is what a typical day could look like for you:

• Work closely with colleagues in branch to address maintenance requests promptly.
• Refresh and maintain the interiors and exteriors of our funeral director branches to the highest standard.
• Carry out minor property repairs.
• Repair and refurbish furniture, fixtures, and fittings as needed.
• Undertake general grounds duties, including hedge trimming, lawn mowing, and jet washing.
• Conduct and document regular property inspections.
• Regional travel between branch locations to provide maintenance support as required.

What we provide to you:

• Annual salary of £25,000.
• 22-25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance X2.
• Free On-Site/Street Parking.
• Free Uniform Provided.
• Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.

We wouldn’t be able to provide this integral service without our people. If you’d like to join a compassionate team dedicated to providing dignified farewells and supporting families during their most challenging times – We want to hear from you!

What are the next steps?

To join us in this role, simply hit the \’apply\’ button to submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch!

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