Maintenance Operative

Overview Vobster Architectural is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable

Maintenance Operative to join our team at our Head Office near Radstock. Established for over 60 years, Vobster Architectural is one of the UK's leading cast stone manufacturers, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding customer service, and a commitment to quality. Our products can be found on prestigious developments across the country, and we take pride in maintaining the highest standards throughout every aspect of our business.

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in maintaining our factory and yard environments, ensuring our facilities, equipment, and site assets remain safe, efficient, and fit for purpose. This is a varied, hands-on position that would suit someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards. Job Details The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance to site assets, including, but not limited to:
Building Maintenance:
Conduct repairs to walls, floors, roofs, gutters, doors, fences, and other site infrastructure. Property Services:
Carry out painting, decorating, and flooring works as required. Mechanical & Technical Tasks:
Undertake minor plumbing and basic electrical maintenance tasks. Safety & Compliance:
Conduct routine health and safety checks, including fire safety inspections, and help ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Daily Maintenance:
Complete planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities to support operational efficiency. Grounds & External Areas:
Perform basic landscaping, cleaning, and grounds maintenance duties as required. Parts Store Management:
Organise and maintain the parts store, ensuring appropriate stock levels are available to support maintenance activities. Person Specification Essential Proven experience in a similar maintenance role, such as Maintenance Operative, Handyman, Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, or General Maintenance Person. Competent in the safe use of hand and power tools. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Positive attitude with a flexible and proactive approach to work.

Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Desirable Experience carrying out maintenance within a manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial environment. Carpentry NVQ qualification. Forklift and/or Telehandler licence. Benefits In return, we offer:
Monthly bonus scheme. 20 days' holiday, increasing with length of service. Company pension scheme. Life assurance cover. Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Annual leave purchase scheme. Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business with a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship.