Facilities & Maintenance Operative

Position: Facilities & Maintenance Operative
Facilities / Maintenance Operative
Billingham
 
The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the appointment of a Facilities / Maintenance Operative to join their busy site team in Billingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional to join a well-established organisation, playing a key role in maintaining facilities, supporting site operations and ensuring a safe, compliant working environment.

Working across a varied site environment, you will undertake a wide range of maintenance, repair and facilities support activities, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the business.

The Role
As Facilities / Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across buildings, grounds and site facilities.

Working closely with the Facilities Coordinator, you will support general upkeep, compliance activities, repairs and site improvement works while ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a varied role suited to a proactive individual with strong practical skills and the ability to work independently when required.

Key Responsibilities
 
Carrying out general building and grounds maintenance activities
Completing basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and repair work
Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance tasks across site
Supporting the movement and delivery of furniture, equipment and materials
Managing waste removal and disposal activities
Supporting winter maintenance activities, including gritting and snow clearance
Assisting with compliance checks including PAT testing, fire alarm testing and emergency lighting inspections
Recording maintenance activities and asset information using site maintenance systems
Responding to maintenance requests and prioritising workloads effectively
Supporting a safe and compliant working environment at all times  About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
 
Previous experience within a facilities, maintenance or handyperson role
Practical maintenance skills across a range of building trades
Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
Experience using computer-based maintenance or reporting systems
Strong communication and organisational skills
The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
A flexible approach to working hours when required to support business needs  What's on Offer
 
Varied and hands-on role
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to work across a broad range of maintenance activities
Stable and growing organisation
Immediate interview availability