General Maintenance Operative

4 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom The Recruitment Co. Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct scheduled weekly and monthly maintenance activities, including waste management and emergency lighting inspections.
  • Respond promptly to urgent repair requests.
  • Perform minor repairs and modifications to building structures.
  • Carry out painting and decorating tasks as needed.
  • Execute basic plumbing and carpentry work.
  • Undertake general cleaning and janitorial tasks as required.
  • Assist with external landscaping and cleaning duties.
  • Provide ad hoc porterage services, including furniture management and relocations.
  • Manage stock levels and inventory.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in facilities plant rooms and workshops.

Essential Attributes

  • Physically capable with good manual dexterity.
  • Ability to handle manual lifting tasks.
  • Comfortable working at elevated heights.
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced and demanding work environment.
  • Maintain precise records of all assigned work orders.
  • Adhere strictly to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
  • Complete necessary documentation, including risk assessments and method statements.
  • Willingness to adjust work hours to cover for colleagues during absences.
  • Support all trades within the team and develop skills beyond core competencies through training.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to building occupants, keeping them informed about work order progress.
  • Proactively inspect facilities, reporting maintenance or health and safety concerns to management.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven experience in building maintenance, handyman services, and janitorial work.
  • Skilled in selecting appropriate materials and tools for various tasks.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety standards in a building context.
  • Proactive mindset towards maintenance and facility management.
  • Confident and driven individual with a focus on quality work.
  • Ability to complete tasks efficiently and correctly on the first attempt.
  • Willingness to pursue additional training opportunities.
  • Capability to outline a schedule for additional or remedial works as necessary.
  • Experience in writing and following risk and method statements.
  • Excellent knowledge of building statutory compliance requirements.
  • Possession of a valid UK driver's license.

This position entails a 39-hour work week, typically Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Salary: £28,799.18

The Recruitment Co. is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This role is advertised on behalf of The Recruitment Co., a sister company of Blue Arrow.



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