Title: Specialist Service Operative
Location: Sheffield
Advertised Salary: £31,464
Job Function: Operations
Working Hours: 40
Location Type: Depot Based
Contract Type: Permanent
Req ID: 3079
Posting End Date: September 28th
Why you’ll love this role
We’re looking for a Specialist Service Operative to help maintain and enhance the quality, safety, and appearance of our sites across our East Midlands network. This is an essential role that keeps our facilities functioning at their best and ensures our sites remain safe, tidy, and professional for all who use them.
Vegetation & Grounds Maintenance
- Clearing and controlling vegetation across sites
- Low‑level tree cutbacks
- Hedge cutting and general site clearance
Painting & Finishing
- Site painting activities
- Full skid painting below 7 bar
- Patch painting above 7 bar, aligned with painting assessments and safety requirements
Repairs & General Maintenance
- Minor repairs to fencing, doors, dry‑stone walls, and small kiosks
- Ensuring sites remain safe, secure, and well‑maintained
Minor Civils & Installations
- Basic path laying and small drainage works
- Guttering maintenance
- Bricklaying and installation of new fencing
- Supporting other minor civils tasks as required
What You’ll Bring
You’ll be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being outdoors, and can turn your hand to a variety of practical tasks. You’ll be self‑motivated, organised, and able to work safely and efficiently across multiple sites.
What’s In It For You
Here At Cadent, We Recognise That Our People Are Truly Unsung Heroes. Quietly Confident, Delivering Every Day - That’s Why We’re Committed To Supporting Our People To Get The Best Out Of Themselves. For This Role, We Offer:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent. We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you! As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided. Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
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Specialist Service Operative in Sheffield employer: Cadent Foundation
At Cadent, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring you are part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering impactful projects in the North region. With ample opportunities for professional growth and development, along with a commitment to employee well-being, Cadent is the ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
