At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out essential maintenance across various sites, focusing on grounds and building upkeep.
- Company: Join a friendly team dedicated to maintaining vital water services in the South West.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while learning valuable skills in maintenance and teamwork.
- Qualifications: Full UK Driving Licence and a positive attitude; experience is a plus!
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 28000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Building & Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our friendly team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll travel to various sites across the South West, carrying out essential maintenance activities to support our Drinking Water Services operations. During the spring, summer, and early autumn, your focus will primarily be on grounds maintenance. Outside of the growing season, you’ll also support a range of building maintenance tasks, all under the guidance of the Building & Grounds Maintenance Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across South West Water assets
- Grounds maintenance activities including:
- Grass cutting and strimming
- Hedge trimming
- Tree work (ground level)
- Path repairs and maintenance (gravel, concrete, slabs, steps)
- Use of powered plant, hand tools, and chemicals
- Perform general building maintenance, including:
- Woodwork and door repairs
- Roof gutter maintenance
- Painting and decorating
- Provide accurate and timely updates on completed work
- Follow schedules, procedures, and business rules
- Liaise with the Team Leader and Central Support Administrator to optimise workloads
- Respond to customer enquiries professionally when required
- Ensure all work is conducted in line with Health & Safety regulations and safe systems of work
- Support periodic maintenance activities such as chemical tank cleaning
About You
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence (including BE classification)
- Ability to follow risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Good understanding of health & safety practices
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Basic maths and IT proficiency
- Positive, "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn
Desirable
- Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery
- Experience in general building maintenance and repairs
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Closing Date: 14th July 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
