26 skilled operative jobs found

We are looking for a Field Technician to join our growing client. This Field Technician role focuses on visiting sites to carry out repairs, adjustments and maintenance work covered under warranty. The successful Field Technician will be responsible for resolving issues efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of customer service. Working 40 hours per week with overtime available, this is a temporary role paying £14.00 per hour. Based between Bicester and Aylesbury. this position could become permanent for the right candidate. Duties: * Visit customer sites to assess and resolve warranty issues * Carry out general maintenance and repair work * Adjust and realign doors where required * Repair cracked plaster and internal finishing defects * Investigate and rectify leaking windows and related issues * Complete inspections and ensure all work meets company standards * Travel to customer locations as required with occasional stay away from home when...

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Immediate Start Location: Slough Must have full UK manual driving lisence Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm Pay: £14.47 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday About the Role: We are currently looking for a motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Slough! If you're a skilled driver with a passion for landscaping and highway maintenance, this could be the perfect role for you. As part of the role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: Strimming, mowing, and hedge cutting Litter picking and pruning Operating ride-on lawnmowers Additional landscaping and maintenance duties as neededKey Requirements: Manual Driving License (required) Experience with gardening and landscaping tasks Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual work Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to work overtime on weekends when requiredBenefits: On-site parking Full-time stable work WEEKLY PAY A friendly,...

Vehicle Technician Location: Culwell Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JN Pay Rate: £18.85 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Contract: Ongoing Temporary Position Keep Wolverhampton Moving We're currently recruiting an experienced Vehicle Technician to join the Fleet Services team supporting the City of Wolverhampton Council. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialist equipment that play a vital role in keeping local services running efficiently. You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles and plant machinery, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and roadworthy. Vehicles and Equipment You'll Work On Refuse collection vehicles (bin wagons) Road sweepers Grounds maintenance equipment and mowers Buses Commercial vehicles Heavy plant and specialist Council equipment The Role As a Vehicle Technician, you will carry out inspections, servicing, diagnostics and repairs across the...

oin our dynamic team as a Recycling Operative and play a vital role in promoting environmental sustainability through efficient waste management and recycling processes. In this energetic position, you will be responsible for sorting, processing, and preparing recyclable materials while ensuring safety and operational excellence. Your proactive approach and mechanical knowledge will help us meet our sustainability goals while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to eco-friendly initiatives and develop valuable skills in waste management operations. Duties * Sort and separate recyclable materials such as plastics, metals, paper, and electronics with precision and efficiency * Operate heavy machinery and equipment safely, including balers, conveyors, and shredders * Conduct heavy lifting of recyclable items to ensure proper handling and processing * Maintain cleanliness of work areas by clearing...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Joiner to join a well-established building and maintenance contractor delivering planned kitchen refurbishment programme on void social housing properties across Daventry.  This is a temporary opportunity offering regular work with the chance to join a busy team delivering high-quality kitchen replacement programmes within the social housing sector. The role involves working in occupied properties, carrying out full kitchen strip-outs, installations, and associated carpentry works. You'll work alongside electricians, plumbers, plasterers, decorators, and flooring contractors to ensure kitchens are completed to a high standard and handed over on time. We welcome applications from Kitchen Fitters, Kitchen Installers, Carpenter Joiners, Joiners, Multi Skilled Carpenters, Multi Trade Operatives, Property Maintenance Operatives, and Carpenters with experience working within social housing, planned maintenance, or domestic property...

Facilities Operative Manchester City Centre Tuesday to Saturday 6.15am to 2.15pm Must have Full UK Driving Licence Temp to perm term time only 38 weeks per year One of Manchester’s leading Universities is recruiting a Facilities Operative. The Facilities Operative will be working as part of the Facilities team to provide a professional, customer focussed, compliant and cost effective FM service to support core University objectives including: compliance inspections and maintenance, portering, waste management and parcel duties. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out minor fix-ups like unblocking sinks, patching walls, changing lightbulbs, or fixing furniture using basic tools. Porterage & Setup: Move heavy furniture, deliver mail or parcels across campus, and set up lecture halls for exams or conferences. Driving equipment in a university van across campus. Compliance & Safety: Conduct routine checks on fire alarms, report structural defects,...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Kitchen Fitter to join a well-established building and maintenance contractor delivering planned kitchen refurbishment programmes to occupied social housing properties across Northampton and Milton Keynes. This is a self-employed opportunity offering regular work with the chance to join a busy team delivering high-quality kitchen replacement programmes within the social housing sector. The role involves working in occupied properties, carrying out full kitchen strip-outs, installations, and associated carpentry works. You'll work alongside electricians, plumbers, plasterers, decorators, and flooring contractors to ensure kitchens are completed to a high standard and handed over on time. We welcome applications from Kitchen Fitters, Kitchen Installers, Carpenter Joiners, Joiners, Multi Skilled Carpenters, Multi Trade Operatives, Property Maintenance Operatives, and Carpenters with experience working within social housing, planned...

Enjoy a long-term contract role working for a respected college in the Birmingham area. This Plumber role offers £21 per hour, consistent work on a single site, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position following the initial contract period. You’ll be working within a busy college environment, joining a friendly and supportive maintenance team responsible for keeping the campus facilities safe, operational, and well maintained. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for stable work, regular Monday-to-Friday hours, and the chance to build a long-term future with the college as a Plumber. I’d love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Maintenance Plumber, Multi Trade Operative, Property Maintenance Operative, Maintenance Operative, or in a similar facilities maintenance role. As a Plumber you will be: Carrying out reactive plumbing repairs including toilets, taps, sinks, and pipework Diagnosing and resolving minor plumbing faults across the college Completing...

Cleaner/Labourer - Belfast City Centre (Immediate Start) Donegall Square, Belfast, BT1 5GS £13.47 per hour (weekly pay) 37 hours per week | Temporary - 12 weeks+ potential for ongoing contract About the Role Hatched Recruitment Group is currently recruiting a Cleaner/Labourer for an immediate, temporary cleaning and portering role in Belfast city centre. This is a great opportunity for an experienced cleaner, labourer, or general operative to join a busy Facilities Management team, carrying out general cleaning, portering, and event support duties across multiple sites. What You'll Be Doing Carrying out general cleaning duties, including buffing, polishing, vacuuming and deep cleaning, using cleaning machinery and equipment. Working as part of a cleaning and portering team to set up and dismantle tables, chairs, mobile staging and equipment for functions and events. Providing a portering service, including waste collection and disposal, and delivery of mail and items...

Property Maintenance Technician Location: Bournemouth City Centre, BH8 Pay: £16.50 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE Hours: 09:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute unpaid lunch) Contract: Temporary, ASAP start until late September (possibility of extension) Join a Busy Summer Turnaround Team We're recruiting a Summer Maintenance Operative to support a leading student accommodation provider during the crucial summer turnaround period. This is a hands-on role focused on preparing accommodation for the new academic year, ensuring rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard for incoming students and summer guests. If you have maintenance experience and enjoy practical work in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Carry out general maintenance and repair work across the site Assist with room refreshes and preparation for new residents Support move-in activities, including occasional heavy lifting Complete...

Maintenance Technician Location: Edinburgh City Centre, EH9 Pay: £16.50 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE Hours: 09:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute unpaid lunch) Contract: Temporary, ASAP start until mid September Join a Busy Summer Turnaround Team We're recruiting a Summer Maintenance Operative to support a leading student accommodation provider during the crucial summer turnaround period. This is a hands-on role focused on preparing accommodation for the new academic year, ensuring rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard for incoming students and summer guests. If you have maintenance experience and enjoy practical work in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Carry out general maintenance and repair work across the site Assist with room refreshes and preparation for new residents Support move-in activities, including occasional heavy lifting Complete basic plumbing, painting and...

Facilities Operative Manchester City Centre Tuesday to Saturday 6.15am to 2.15pm Must have Full UK Driving Licence Temp to perm term time only 38 weeks per year One of Manchester’s leading Universities is recruiting a Facilities Operative. The Facilities Operative will be working as part of the Facilities team to provide a professional, customer focussed, compliant and cost effective FM service to support core University objectives including: compliance inspections and maintenance, portering, waste management and parcel duties. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out minor fix-ups like unblocking sinks, patching walls, changing lightbulbs, or fixing furniture using basic tools. Porterage & Setup: Move heavy furniture, deliver mail or parcels across campus, and set up lecture halls for exams or conferences. Driving equipment in a university van across campus. Compliance & Safety: Conduct routine checks on fire alarms, report structural defects,...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support within a busy manufacturing environment. Working on the late shift, you will support equipment maintenance, production activities and maintenance administration, helping maximise machinery reliability, minimise downtime and improve manufacturing performance as the operation continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Respond to production equipment issues, diagnose faults and carry out repairs within your level of competency to minimise manufacturing downtime. Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM), routine inspections and support machine set-ups, changeovers, commissioning and production trials. Manage maintenance work orders, asset information, maintenance histories and equipment documentation using MaintainX or a similar CMMS. Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and enhance Overall Equipment...

Facilities Operative Manchester City Centre Monday to Friday 1.15pm to 9pm Must have Full UK Driving Licence Temp to perm term time only 38 weeks per year One of Manchester’s leading Universities is recruiting a Facilities Operative. The Facilities Operative will be working as part of the Facilities team to provide a professional, customer focused, compliant and cost effective FM service to support core University objectives including: compliance inspections and maintenance, portering, waste management and parcel duties. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out minor fix-ups like unblocking sinks, patching walls, changing light bulbs, or fixing furniture using basic tools. Porterage & Setup: Move heavy furniture, deliver mail or parcels across campus, and set up lecture halls for exams or conferences. Driving equipment in a university van across campus. Compliance & Safety: Conduct routine checks on fire alarms, report structural defects, and...

Manchester £13.00 - £14.00 per hour 24 hours per week Temporary Position About the Role We are currently recruiting for a reliable and experienced Handyman to support the maintenance team within a busy student accommodation site in Manchester. Working 24 hours per week, you will assist with general repairs, maintenance tasks and the upkeep of communal areas to ensure residents have a positive living experience. Key Responsibilities Carrying out general maintenance and repair work across the accommodation site Basic plumbing, painting, decorating and carpentry tasks Replacing fixtures, fittings and light bulbs as required Conducting routine safety and maintenance checks Responding to maintenance requests in a timely manner Ensuring communal areas remain safe, tidy and well maintained Supporting the wider facilities team with planned and reactive maintenance What We're Looking For Previous experience in a handyman, maintenance operative or facilities role Good all-round DIY...

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a varied maintenance role within a fast-paced, critical environment? A leading company in the Facilities Management sector is recruiting Electricians in Greater Manchester to join an established Hard FM team. You'll play an important role in maintaining essential electrical systems, completing planned and reactive maintenance while ensuring a safe and reliable environment for staff, visitors and building users. The Role As the Electrician, you'll: * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and electrical installations. * Diagnose and repair faults across electrical plant, equipment and building services. * Maintain electrical power, lighting, distribution equipment and emergency lighting systems. * Work on critical electrical infrastructure including UPS, generators and standby systems. * Complete small works, testing, certification and commissioning where required. * Carry out statutory inspections...

Weekend Cleansing Operative Locations: Northampton, NN4 9RR Hourly Rate: £12.71 Contract type: FTC - 6 Months Working hours: 07: 30 - 15:30 Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays (7.5 hours per day) About the role Do you take pride in your community and enjoy working outdoors? We're looking for a cleansing operative to help keep Northampton clean and tidy. As a visible and valued member of the team, you'll be responsible for emptying bins, collecting litter, moving waste to designated collection points, and ensuring public areas remain welcoming for everyone. Requirements Ability to work independently and manage time effectively throughout the day Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards Physically fit and able to carry out outdoor manual duties in all weather conditions Ability to interact politely with members of the public and represent the town positively Basic problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative Full UK Driving Licence...

Grounds Maintenance Operatives Location: Gamecock and Whittington Barracks, CV11 6QN Hourly Rate: £12.71 Contract type: Temporary, 6 months Working hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 to 16:00 About the role Grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance, spraying, and more - join us as a Grounds Maintenance Operative and you'll be doing them all. As part of our team at the Gamecock and Whittington Barracks, you will keep grounds in wonderful condition for our client. It's a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow with us in a friendly and encouraging environment. Requirements Previous Grounds Maintenance experience is required. A full valid UK driving license is essential. Willing to undertake & achieve clear DBS and BPSS checks prior to start. PA1 and PA6 licenses are desirable. Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset. Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Why join us? As the UK's...

Mechanical Assembly Operative Location: Corsham Pay: £14.40 per hour Job Type: Ongoing Contract | Full-Time | Days Hours: Mon-Thurs 07:00-15:30 | Fri 07:00-12:00 Immediate Start Available We are recruiting for a Mechanical Assembly Operative to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company within the rail industry. This role is ideal for candidates with mechanical, assembly, production, manufacturing, or hands-on experience, as well as those with a strong work ethic looking to develop technical skills. Full training is provided. Key Duties: Mechanical assembly and fitting Strip down, cleaning, and reassembly of components Use of hand tools and basic engineering equipment Following engineering drawings or work instructions Quality inspection and testing General production and manufacturing dutiesSkills & Experience: Mechanical, assembly, or manufacturing experience preferred Experience using hand tools (spanners, torque wrenches, etc.) Ability to follow instructions...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plumber to join a well-established housing provider carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works to social housing properties across Stockport. This is an ongoing temporary role offering an immediate start, regular work, and the opportunity to join a busy team delivering high-quality responsive repairs for tenants within the social housing sector. The role involves working on occupied social housing properties across Rochdale, carrying out a range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure properties are maintained to a high standard. We welcome applications from Plumbers, Maintenance Plumbers, Domestic Plumbers, Responsive Repairs Plumbers, Multi Skilled Plumbers, Multi Trade Operatives, Property Maintenance Operatives, and Repairs Operatives with experience working within social housing, responsive repairs, or domestic property maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Carry out all aspects of domestic plumbing...