Facilities & Maintenance Operative

Pertemps Reading

Facilities & Maintenance Operative

Location: OX10

Contract: Full time, Permanent

We're looking for a practical, hands-on Facilities & Maintenance Operative to join our client's team. If you're someone who enjoys fixing problems, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves, this could be the role for you.

You'll play a key part in maintaining the site, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure facilities, equipment and external areas remain safe, clean and operational.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs across the site

  • Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities

  • Responding to day-to-day maintenance issues quickly and effectively

  • Monitoring equipment and site services to ensure safe operation

  • Completing safety checks and reporting hazards

  • Maintaining external areas and supporting site cleanliness

  • Assisting contractors working on site

  • Looking after tools and equipment

  • Acting as a keyholder, completing daily site checks and shutdown procedures

  • Taking part in the out-of-hours response rota

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities or practical hands-on role

  • Good general maintenance skills and a proactive attitude

  • Basic knowledge of health and safety practices

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual tasks

  • A full UK driving licence

Desirable (but not essential)

  • Electrical competency

  • Forklift (FLT) licence

If you are interested, please apply directly or call (phone number removed)
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