Facilities & Maintenance Operative

Facilities / Maintenance Operative
Billingham
 
The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting our client in the appointment of a Facilities / Maintenance Operative to join their busy site team in Billingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional to join a well-established organisation, playing a key role in maintaining facilities, supporting site operations and ensuring a safe, compliant working environment.

Working across a varied site environment, you will undertake a wide range of maintenance, repair and facilities support activities, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the business.
 
The Role
As Facilities / Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across buildings, grounds and site facilities.

Working closely with the Facilities Coordinator, you will support general upkeep, compliance activities, repairs and site improvement works while ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a varied role suited to a proactive individual with strong practical skills and the ability to work independently when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general building and grounds maintenance activities
• Completing basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and repair work
• Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance tasks across site
• Supporting the movement and delivery of furniture, equipment and materials
• Managing waste removal and disposal activities
• Supporting winter maintenance activities, including gritting and snow clearance
• Assisting with compliance checks including PAT testing, fire alarm testing and emergency lighting inspections
• Recording maintenance activities and asset information using site maintenance systems
• Responding to maintenance requests and prioritising workloads effectively
• Supporting a safe and compliant working environment at all times

• Previous experience within a facilities, maintenance or handyperson role
• Practical maintenance skills across a range of building trades
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
• Experience using computer-based maintenance or reporting systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• A flexible approach to working hours when required to support business needs

• Varied and hands-on role
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of maintenance activities
• Stable and growing organisation
• Immediate interview availability