General Building Operative

Title:

General Building Operative

Requisition

Berkeley, Gloucestershire.

Permanent | Full Time

37.5 hours per week | Monday
- Thursday | No Fridays!

Between £26,020.20 - £33,110.53 DoE

If you’re a hands‑on General Building Operative looking for stability, variety and the opportunity to work in a highly regulated environment, this is a great opportunity to join Amey within the UK nuclear sector.

• Stable, long-term contract within the nuclear sector
• Structured environment with clear processes and standards
• Varied, hands‑on role
• Close-knit onsite team
• 4 day week
  - No Fridays

At Amey, we’re supporting our NRS (Nuclear Restoration Services) contract, by providing them with safe, clean and efficient workplace. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 17 Nuclear Sites across the UK safe, secure and compliant.

• To work in a team to provide general maintenance tasks and support tradespeople on site.
• Provide a professional assistance service to those requesting support including contractor escorting duties when required.
• Complete tasks associated with DIY such as Decorating, hanging notice boards, building furniture, repair of items around the prison.
• Checking appliances, fittings and general environment are in good working order and all defects reported to Team Leader.
• General good housekeeping, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds if required.
• All other FM duties as required directed by team manager.

• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Time management skills
• CITB relevant certification or equivalent, or an NVQ trade qualification
• Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance

• This role is based within a nuclear restoration site
• You must be willing to work in controlled areas
• Baseline Personal Security clearance required - fully supported by Amey

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits (Cycle2
  
  Work, insurance, gym discounts)
• Retail & lifestyle discount portal
• Two paid Social Impact Days each year
• Family-friendly and inclusive policies

Amey delivers essential services across the UK’s most complex and highly regulated environments, including nuclear, defence, justice and transport. Our work at NRS Harwell supports critical national infrastructure, helping to maintain safe, compliant and secure sites.

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.