Site Response & Maintenance Team

Location: Richmond Hill

Purpose of the Team
We are looking to create a dedicated Site Response & Maintenance Team to support our operational sites across the business.

This team will act as a practical response group, carrying out repairs, maintenance, small construction works and general site improvement activity across our buildings, yards, depots and operational facilities.

The purpose of the team is simple: to keep our sites safe, compliant, well maintained and able to operate as normal.

This will include responding to actions raised following EA visits, audits, inspections and internal site reviews, as well as supporting general repairs, yard improvements and handyman activity across the business.

The team will play an important role in protecting business continuity, reducing reliance on external contractors and making sure that issues are dealt with quickly, safely and to a good standard.

Team Structure
The proposed team would consist of:
1 x Site Response & Maintenance Manager
1 x Multi-Skilled Tradesperson / Builder
1 x Fitter / Welder
1 x Machine Driver / Plant Operator
2 x General Operatives / Labourers
Scope of Work
The team will support a broad range of site works, including:
Repairs to buildings, yards, walls, fences, gates, barriers and general infrastructure
Small construction and improvement works across operational sites
Concrete repairs, slab works, blockwork, bricklaying and general groundworks
Welding, fabrication and repair work where required
Use of plant and machinery to support yard works, repairs and site improvements
Transporting small plant where required, including use of a roll-on roll-off vehicle or trailer with a digger
General handyman activity across buildings, welfare areas, workshops and yards
Reactive works following EA visits, audits, safety inspections or operational issues
Planned preventative maintenance to keep sites in good condition
Supporting site teams with practical works that protect safety, compliance and day-to-day operations
Site Response & Maintenance Manager
The Manager will lead the team and act as the main point of contact for site requests, EA actions, audit findings and general maintenance priorities, they will be responsible for:
Planning and prioritising the team’s workload
Reviewing site issues and agreeing practical solutions
Managing EA, audit and compliance-related actions through to completion
Ensuring works are carried out safely, properly and in line with business standards
Coordinating labour, materials, tools, plant and access requirements
Working closely with site managers, operations teams, SHEQ and compliance
Managing contractors where external support is still required
Tracking completed works and reporting progress back to the business
Making sure the team is used effectively across all sites
The right person would need strong practical knowledge of site maintenance, construction, plant, repairs and operational environments. They do not need to be sitting behind a desk all day, but they do need to be organised, hands-on and able to lead a mobile team across multiple locations.
Multi-Skilled Tradesperson / Builder
This role will support building repairs, yard works and small construction projects
This person will need to be practical, reliable and comfortable working across different operational sites.
Key skills will include:
Bricklaying
Blockwork
Concreting
Groundworks
Drainage repairs
General building repairs
Kerb, slab and yard repairs
Minor construction works
Basic carpentry or general maintenance skills would be useful
Fitter / Welder
This role will support metalwork, fabrication and repair activity across sites.
Key duties will include:
Welding and fabrication repairs
Repairs to gates, barriers, rails, guards, skips, frames and site infrastructure
Supporting mechanical repairs where appropriate
Fabricating small items needed for site safety or operational use
Working with the wider team on repair and improvement projects
The right person would need solid welding/fabrication experience and a practical approach to problem solving
Machine Driver / Plant Operator
This role will support the team with plant operation, movement of materials and small site works.
Key requirements will include:
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