Facilities & Maintenance Operative

Facilities, Recycling & Maintenance Operative

Location: Swindon

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent Day Shift (8.00am to 16.00pm)

Salary: £33,000 with review at probation stage and a range of exceptional employee benefits

Purpose of the Role

The Facilities Operative supports the smooth running of the site by delivering a wide range of building, equipment, and recycling duties. This varied and progressive role ensures that the site remains safe, compliant, well‑maintained, and environmentally responsible through planned and reactive maintenance, waste management, and contractor coordination. This is a physical role which requires working with Plant and MHE equipment, with the ability to work at height and carry out a range of ad-hoc facility and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Maintenance

Reports to: Facilities Co‑ordinator / Department Manager / Site Manager

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on buildings, machinery, and equipment in line with schedules.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Support operational areas including building services, machinery, energy, and environmental systems.
• Oversee and supervise contractors on site, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and internal procedures.
• Perform internal and external cleaning tasks as part of the building cleaning schedule.
• Provide cover for Facilities Co‑ordinator during periods of absence.

Recycling & Waste Management

• Manage waste segregation across all waste streams, including waste and cardboard removal across the site
• Coordinate waste collections and disposal activities in line with environmental standards, working with selected contractors
• Operate a counterbalance Forklift Truck for the removal of packaging and recycled products
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised recycling area.

Reporting & Monitoring

• Create, update, and maintain facilities and maintenance records.
• Record and report equipment faults, failures, and maintenance actions.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying issues and proposing solutions.

Scope & Decision-Making

• Manage own workload and coordinate contractors to complete maintenance and recycling tasks.
• Recommend improvements to processes, equipment, plant, and machinery.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Mathematics.
• Health & Safety qualification desirable (training provided).
• FLT, IPAF, or Roof Safety Lines certification preferred (training available).
• Full clean driving licence and valid passport.

Experience & Skills

• Experience in general facilities maintenance and recycling operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding of workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Work Location: In person