General Maintenance Operative

You’ll take on a wide range of practical maintenance tasks across the site, including but not limited to:

• Mobile plant maintenance – replacing blades, wipers and similar components
• PMF-related tasks
• Site facilities work, such as:
• Drilling and fixing
• Installing signage and netting
• Basic plumbing
• Brickwork and minor building repairs
• Doors, handles, locks and barrier maintenance
• Stores and stock audits
• General DIY tasks
• Ad hoc maintenance duties as required

We’re looking for someone who brings practical skill, initiative and a safety‑first mindset. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Mechanical knowledge or hands‑on experience
• General DIY ability across building work, plumbing, woodwork and similar tasks
• Confidence using hand tools and power tools (drills, grinders, jigsaws)
• A strong awareness of safety, especially when working independently
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ in mechanical work, fitting or joinery) – desirable but not essential
• Welding experience – beneficial but not required
• A self‑motivated, proactive approach to work

At SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK, we offer more than just a job — we provide long‑term career development within a friendly, supportive and collaborative environment. Our people grow with us because we value:

• Creativity and clear communication
• A commitment to excellence
• Enthusiasm, responsibility and pride in the work we do
• A diverse workforce that brings fresh ideas, innovation and opportunity

If you share our values and have the skills we’re looking for, you could play a key role in our dedicated team.

SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK is an equal opportunities employer.