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General Maintenance Operative
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 15:30 and two Saturdays per month, 06:00 – 12:00
About The Role
The General Maintenance Operative will be responsible for maintaining the general upkeep and functioning of the site, executing a diverse range of tasks spanning internal and external maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- General internal / external site painting
- Floor patching repairs (concrete / self leveling)
- Installation / removal of partitions
- General carpentry repairs (drilling, boards)
- Floor tiling installation in shops and offices
- Installation / removal of ceiling tiles
- Toilet repairs (leakage, seats, minor blockages, sealing, environmental boards)
- Unblocking drains
- Collecting materials from suppliers
- Flexible working at short notice Weekend work penalised at overtime rates
- Maintaining accurate records of tasks and reporting issues to management
- Assisting with minor refurbishment projects
- Conducting routine preventative maintenance
- Undertaking reactive maintenance (plumbing, joinery, carpentry, and decorating)
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Does Not Include:
- Electrical work
- Structural modifications
- Large-scale demolition
Key Requirements
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Previous experience in general maintenance or multi-trade contexts is highly preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills (colleagues, customers and suppliers)
- Flexibility to adapt to urgent, after-hours requests
About OCS UK & Ireland
OCS operates as the leading facilities management company within the UK & Ireland, with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover exceeding £2 billion. Offering award-winning services in:
- Facilities management
- Hard services
- Cleaning
- Security
- Catering
Our Mission:
To enhance people and places for colleagues, customers and communities – underpinned by our TRUE Values – Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment.
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Why Work For OCS?
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Benefits
- Flexible pay via Wagestream (contract-specific eligibility)
- Inclusive and progressive workplace culture
- Equal opportunities ethos – values diversity in all forms
How To Apply: Express interest and register your application for this opportunity or similar roles via job alerts. All candidates are assessed on diversity and potential without regard to background.
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