Building Care Operative

🔧 Job Vacancy: Building Care Operative

📍 Location: Multiple Railway Sites

📣 Reports to: Station / Depot FM Team Leader

£35,000 per year + benefits including travel & pension

Join the Team That Keeps the Railway Running Smoothly

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Building Care Operative to help maintain the safety, reliability, and functionality of railway stations and depots. This is a key role where your expertise will directly impact the daily operation and safety of essential transport infrastructure.

If you’re passionate about hands-on maintenance work, safety-focused, and ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

🔍 Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs across various rail-related buildings, depots, and facilities. The role requires strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and involves working within a safety-critical environment where PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification is required.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to buildings, plant, and infrastructure
• Ensure full compliance with safety legislation and internal policies
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and access permits are in place and adhered to
• Support safe and coordinated activities across multiple sites
• Promote good housekeeping and high standards of health and safety
• Provide a professional impression when engaging with customers and colleagues
• Respond flexibly to operational needs and undertake additional duties as required

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance within safety-critical or regulated environments
• Working knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills
• Carpentry or plumbing skills desirable
• Current, full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites

🚦 Safety & Compliance

This is a Safety Critical position. The successful applicant will be subject to unannounced drug and alcohol screening in accordance with industry policy. You must hold or be willing to obtain PTS certification.

🌟 What We Offer

• A role that makes a direct impact on the reliability and safety of public transport services
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Training and ongoing professional development