Job Advert: Facilities Maintenance Operative

Location: UK Power Networks, Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BG
Pay Rate: £14.91 per hour PAYE or £18.88 per hour Umbrella
Duration: 28 March 2025 to 27 June 2025
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:58

We are recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Operative to support operations at UK Power Networks. The successful candidate will be responsible for general maintenance and ensuring the facility is maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general maintenance tasks and minor repairs

• Ensure the premises are clean, safe, and well-maintained

• Conduct routine inspections and report any issues

• Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks

• Support site management with any additional maintenance duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage all aspects of internal and external post on site

• Provide and record inductions for contractors and visitors on behalf of the client

• Liaise with the wider CBRE team and contractors to ensure reactive jobs are completed, often serving as the first point of contact for issue resolution

• Undertake site inspections and raise concerns with the Regional Manager, proactively chasing any faults

• Represent the Facilities Management function on site, ensuring a high level of customer service

• Escalate any concerns raised by staff regarding the building or services to the UKPN team

• Basic cleaning of kitchen and toilet areas, including surface cleaning, restocking consumables, and emptying bins

• Perform minor fabric repairs, such as:

  • Tightening loose door handles and catches

  • Tightening or replacing toilet seats

  • Securing furniture fixings

  • Fitting or adjusting monitor arms

• Conduct minor electrical tasks, including:

  • Replacing desktop fuses

  • Checking power supplies from sockets to desks

  • Checking distribution board breakers

  • Replacing lamps

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a facilities or maintenance role

• Good understanding of general maintenance and repair work

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to [email protected].