General Operative in Almondsbury

Do you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Newport?

About the role

Equans is recruiting for a Mobile General Maintenance Operative on the HMCTS contract based at Newport Crown Court covering other sites across the surrounding area. This is a permanent full‑time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and repair building fabric components including floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, windows, furniture and drainage systems.
• Undertake Legionella control duties such as tap temperature checks and flushing.
• Carry out painting, redecoration and minor carpentry tasks, including hanging signage and notices.
• Perform plantroom inspections and AHU filter changes.
• Respond to reactive repairs, including leaks, blockages and toilet issues.
• Support engineering staff with various maintenance and repair activities.
• Act as first responder for on‑site issues, taking immediate steps to make sites safe.
• Escort and monitor contractors performing both hard and soft FM services.
• Ensure all work is conducted safely, with appropriate Method Statements and Risk Assessments, PPE and adherence to Equans’ safety procedures.
• Complete all assigned tasks in line with contractual KPIs and SLAs, updating the CAFM system (e.g. Maximo) with accurate information.
• Obtain and maintain relevant technical appointments (e.g. LVCP, Water Hygiene CP) to support lamp changing and L8 compliance.
• Supervise the site cleaning team, including managing attendance and performance.
• Perform ad‑hoc cleaning services as required.
• Participate in the on‑call rota.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalized support programmes.

Requirements

• Hold an NVQ (or similar) in either Plumbing, Carpentry or Decorating Services (desirable).
• Demonstrable experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing or flooring in a construction, repair or maintenance environment.
• UK Driving Licence.
• Background check / enhanced security vetting process, including criminal records check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, as well as all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. Join us to find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN Together, Working Parents and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the Resourcing Team, not directly to Equans Managers.