Overview of role
📍 Location: Stoke, Newcastle-under-Lyme
🕙 Hours: 42 per week, Monday-Friday 06:00 -14:30 with occasional weekends.
💰 Salary: From £30,000
Join Our Team!
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a site maintenance operative to join our team at Hovis Bakeries, Stoke. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the site with all facilities and building requirements. The role liaises with a number of stakeholders across the business including employees at Stoke and Liverpool, suppliers and contractors.
The working pattern is Monday to Friday with an occasional 1 day at weekends : 06:00 – 14:30, 42 hours per week. A degree of flexibility is required to meet our site needs and overtime will be paid as and when required.
Key Accountabilities
🔹Safety always comes first at Hovis Bakeries, so we are looking for someone to lead by example in ensuring that Health and Safety is our number one priority
🔹Carry out general site repairs and maintenance, including doors, floors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures
🔹Maintain site services such as lighting, basic plumbing, drainage, and utilities (excluding production machinery)
🔹Complete reactive repairs in response to reported issues across the site
🔹Support planned maintenance tasks to prevent damage or deterioration of the building
🔹Ensure work areas meet food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
🔹Carry out basic external maintenance, including walkways, and fencing
🔹Log completed work and report any recurring or significant issues
🔹Liaise with contractors and support visits when required
The Right Person
✅ You will be suitably experienced and have a good skill level in basic building and facilities maintenance, including painting & decorating, minor building & roofing repairs, joinery, plumbing, tiling, flooring, cladding, cosmetic plastering & brickwork repairs.
✅ Safety conscious, you will take care of your own safety and that of others at all times and comply with all site H&S rules and procedures.
✅ Able to work at height where required using the appropriate safety equipment.
✅ A good team worker, you will be working closely with another colleague so you must be able to build and maintain good working relationships with people.
✅ As you will be working across all departments you will be expected to communicate with people in a pleasant and courteous manner.
✅ Ability to travel to other local HB sites as and when required (Liverpool and Stoke) – this will be agreed in advance by all parties.
✅ Willing to undertake the necessary training courses where required (IPAF, Asbestos awareness, COSH)
✅ Able to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the business.
✅ You will have high personal standards of work and aim to meet these standards at all times
Why Join Us
🌟 Competitive Salary: £30,000 per year 💷
🌟 Up to 10% Employer Pension Contributions (including Life Assurance) 🔒
🌟 ‘Extra Slice’ Benefits Scheme – Discounts at over 500 retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S and more!🛍️
🌟 Electric Car/ Cycle to Work Scheme – Get a great bike deal to help with your commute 🚴 ♂️
🌟 Family-Friendly & Flexible Working Options – Supporting your work-life balance 🏡
🌟 Employee Assistance Programme – Free & confidential support for financial, legal, and personal matters 📞
🌟 Employee Referral Scheme - We have a great reputation and reward you if you refer someone that joins us 💼
🌟 Loyal Service Awards - We value your hard work and long-term commitment to us 📈
🌟 Simply Health Plans 🩺
Site Maintenance Operative employer: Associated British Foods
Hovis Bakeries is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values both experienced and newly qualified HGV Class 2 Drivers. With competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and ongoing training opportunities, employees can thrive in their roles while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in the vibrant location of Stockport. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering quality products and excellent service.
