Facilities Maintenance Operative
Multiple Site Locations across, Workington and Egremont
Vacancy listed 13/10/2026
Application deadline 28/11/2026
Details
Summary and overview of the role:
The Facilities Maintenance Operative is responsible for ensuring company premises and grounds are maintained to a safe, clean, and professional standard. A varied, hands-on role requiring the employee to undertake a wide range of maintenance, repair, cleaning, painting, and outdoor duties. Working independently and as part of a team, the postholder will proactively identify and resolve maintenance issues, support improvement projects, and create a safe and welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and clients.
 
Minimum Essential Qualifications/ Experience and Role Requirements:
Essential
  • Proven experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, caretaker, handyperson, or similar roles.
  • Practical, hands-on approach with good DIY and repair skills.
  • Experienced with painting and decorating.
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Good understanding of health and safety practices.
  • Physically capable of undertaking manual work both indoors and outdoors.
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Flexible and proactive approach to work 
Desirable
  • Experience with groundwork or basic landscaping
  • Basic carpentry, plumbing or general building repair work
  • Health and Safety qualifications
  • Multi-site working experience
  • Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment  
 
Core Competencies:
Technical and Maintenance Expertise  
  • Demonstrates strong practical maintenance and repair skills.
  • Uses appropriate tools, equipment, and materials safely and effectively.
  • Delivers work to a high standard with attention to detail.
  •  Identifies and resolves maintenance issues efficiently.
 
Health and Safety Awareness
  • Consistently follows health and safety procedures.
  • Recognises hazards and takes appropriate corrective action.
  • Promotes safe working practices at all times.
  • Maintains compliance with company and statutory requirements. 

Problem Solving and Initiative
  • Takes ownership of maintenance issues from identification through to resolution.
  • Uses sound judgement to determine priorities and solutions.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Acts proactively to prevent problems before they escalate.

Planning and Organisation
  • Effectively manages workload and competing priorities.
  • Completes tasks within agreed timelines.
  • Maintains accurate records and documentation.
  • Organises work to minimise disruption to business operations.

Communication and Teamwork
  • Builds positive working relationships with colleagues, managers, contractors, and visitors.
  • Communicates clearly and professionally.
  • Shares information effectively regarding repairs, maintenance activities, and site requirements.
  • Supports team objectives and business needs. 

Customer Focus
  • Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
  • Responds positively and professionally to maintenance requests.
  • Demonstrates a service-oriented approach to internal customers.
  • Maintains high standards of presentation across company facilities. 

Reliability and Accountability
  • Demonstrates dependability and professionalism.
  • Takes responsibility for work quality and outcomes.
  • Follows through on commitments and agreed actions.
  • Maintains confidentiality and trust. 

Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Responds positively to changing business priorities.
  • Supports a wide variety of maintenance and operational activities.
  • Adapts to seasonal demands and emergency situations.
  • Embraces continuous improvement and new ways of working. 

Duties, Skills and Responsibilities:
  • Carry out general building maintenance and minor repair work.
  • Complete painting, decorating, and refurbishment tasks as required.
  • Undertake cleaning duties to maintain high standards throughout the site.
  • Maintain outdoor areas including pathways, car parks, fencing, and landscaped grounds.
  • Perform maintenance tasks such as gritting, and general grounds upkeep.
  • Conduct routine inspections and report defects or maintenance issues.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
  • Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and materials.
  • Liaise with contractors to support site improvement projects.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance records.  
Benefits

Free Parking
EV Charging points
Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Insurance
Private Medical
Training and Development Opportunities
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity
Generous Annual Leave Allowance
Employee discount schemes
Ability to buy additional annual leave through salary sacrifice
EV Car scheme through Salary Sacrifice

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