Maintenance Operative
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Maintenance Worker, Facility Maintenance -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Maintenance Worker
Job Reference: FJ-2yp8y
Trade and Services Sheffield, South Yorkshire £28000 per annum
Benefits: Opportunity for career progression Permanent
HRGO Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established local business for a full-time, permanent Maintenance Operative
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This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a practical maintenance background who enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping a site safe, secure and well maintained. You will be responsible for general maintenance, repairs and the day-to-day upkeep of the site, while supporting the wider team with operational duties when required.
Salary: £28,000 per year
Hours: Rotating 4 on 4 off / 5 on 3 off shift pattern, including weekends
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- £28,000 salary
- Full-time, permanent position
- Rotating 4 on 4 off / 5 on 3 off shift pattern
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive working environment
- Employee discount
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to develop within a growing local business
As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of the site. Your duties will include:
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
- Diagnosing faults and completing repairs
- General building maintenance and repairs
- Basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work
- Painting and decorating
- Maintaining fencing, gates, drainage and external areas
- Using hand and power tools safely
- Carrying out regular site inspections
- Identifying and reporting maintenance issues
- Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection records
- Supporting contractors and site inductions
- Assisting with routine compliance and safety checks
- Supporting site opening and closing procedures
- Assisting with access control and security checks
- Carrying out routine CCTV and site security checks
- Responding to maintenance issues that could affect site safety or security
- Supporting the wider team with general operational duties when required
We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and confident carrying out a variety of maintenance tasks.
You will ideally have experience in maintenance, facilities, property maintenance, building maintenance or a similar hands-on environment.
You will need:
- Previous maintenance or facilities experience
- Good general repair and practical skills
- Experience using hand and power tools
- Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge
- Carpentry and general building maintenance experience
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- A good understanding of health and safety
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- A proactive and reliable approach
- Good communication skills
- A full UK driving licence
- Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends
Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent would be advantageous but are not essential.
Previous experience within facilities, property maintenance, industrial, commercial or secure-site environments would also be beneficial.
Interested?If you have hands-on maintenance experience and are looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a growing local business, we'd like to hear from you.
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