Maintenance/Warehouse Operative (123jc)

Maintenance/Warehouse Operative (123jc) – Bromsgrove – Up to £35,000 + Benefits

Are you a military veteran seeking your next mission in civilian life? Our client, a specialist in fire, safety, and security systems, is actively seeking a Maintenance/Warehouse Operative to join their close-knit, professional team in Bromsgrove. If you’re practical, reliable, and team-minded with a strong work ethic—this is a role where you’ll thrive.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

About the Role:

This is a varied and hands-on position with real purpose. You\’ll be responsible for maintaining buildings, grounds, tools, and equipment, while also supporting warehouse operations and company exhibitions. The role suits someone who enjoys physical work, taking ownership of tasks, and working as part of a dedicated team.

Core responsibilities:

• General property and building maintenance: carpentry, tiling, painting, basic plumbing, rewiring (training provided)
• Grounds upkeep landscaping, litter clearance, external repairs, CCTV cleaning
• Tooling and equipment safety checks (training provided)
• Supporting warehouse functions: picking, container unloading, stock take
• PAT testing and maintaining maintenance logs
• Assembling and delivering exhibition stands (includes some UK travel with overnight stays which is fully covered by the client)
• Maintenance of company van and staff accommodation for clients and visitors.
• Health & Safety audits, contractor inductions, and risk assessments
• Engaging in regular job-specific training and skills development

Why This Role Suits Veterans:

• Utilises core Forces skills: discipline, attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork
• Familiar structure and procedures within a supportive environment
• Offers variety, responsibility, and purpose
• Excellent transition for engineers, trades, or general duties backgrounds
• Training provided where needed

What You’ll Need:

• Experience using hand and power tools
• Good IT and communication skills
• Self-discipline and the ability to work independently
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset

Desirable (but not essential – training provided if needed)

• Forklift licence (Counterbalance or Bendi)
• IPAF/MEWP ticket
• Emergency First Aid qualification
• IOSH or other Health & Safety certification

Ideal Candidate – Ex-Military Background:

This role suits former military personnel with experience in, Royal Engineers, REME or similar from the RAF or Royal Navy with facilities, and or vehicle/equipment maintenance. And the ability to work independently while remaining accountable to team objectives and at the same time adhering to SOPs, health and safety, and structured maintenance routines

What’s on Offer:

Up to £35,000 basic salary, Paid overtime when required, Performance-related bonus, 20 days holiday + bank holidays, Christmas shutdown (using leave), 4% matched company pension (above statutory minimum), Pay review after successful probation, Monday–Friday hours (07:30–16:00), with lunch and tea breaks and structured on-the-job training & upskilling

Ready to take your next step? If you\’re a veteran looking for a meaningful, hands-on civilian role in a values-driven company, we want to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8032/maintenancewarehouse-operative