Facilities Maintenance Person

The Maintenance Operative is responsible for carrying out reactive, planned and preventative maintenance across the site, ensuring all building, grounds and facility-related works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard. The role may also require travel between company sites to support maintenance activities as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the site, buildings and grounds are maintained in a clean, tidy and presentable condition.
• Undertake all works in a tidy, safe and controlled manner, ensuring materials, tools and waste are cleared away and the area is left clean on completion.
• Undertake scheduled maintenance and repair works to meet compliance requirements.
• Undertake reactive maintenance and repair works based on a prioritised work request system.
• Plan and undertake proactive maintenance and repair works as identified.
• Travel between company sites as required to support maintenance activities.
• Keep scheduling and progress of work requests up to date on the system to ensure stakeholders are informed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduled maintenance records.
• Purchase and manage materials and supplies needed for maintenance tasks.
• Source and coordinate external contractors where work cannot be completed in-house, ensuring works are completed effectively and to the required standard.
• Provide emergency out-of-hours support when required, including assistance to out-of-hours staff or security.
• Work at height where required; training for relevant tools or operating environments will be provided.
• Support company and departmental activities.
• Apply Kaizen principles and participate in continuous improvement and GEAR activities relevant to the role and working environment.
• Follow general procedures as set out in the Level3 Procedures Manual.
• Support and adhere to policies, procedures and operational guidelines relating to established quality management systems (e.g. ISO9001:2015), as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with security and information-security requirements, including data protection.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned in line with the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in one or more relevant maintenance trades (joinery, fitting, plumbing, or electrical).
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage own workload effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to work and changing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites (company vehicle may be provided).
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is primarily site-based and involves working across buildings, grounds and operational areas. Travel between company sites may be required. The role may involve exposure to machinery, moving equipment and materials, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes, and varying temperatures associated with production or workshop environments. It may also involve manual handling, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and working at height where required.

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.