Maintenance Operative

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic HS2 team in Rushden. This is your chance to be part of an exciting project that makes a real difference!

Location & Hours

Location: Rushden, with work across HS2 sites from Wendover, Buckinghamshire to Southam, Warwickshire.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. We offer some flexibility on hours, so just let us know what works for you!

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a vital role in our facilities team, ensuring that our buildings are safe, compliant, and operational. This is a varied position that combines general building maintenance with plumbing tasks, allowing you to showcase your practical skills across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, fixtures, and appliances within the compounds.
• Carry out general building fabric maintenance, including carpentry and handyman tasks.
• Complete weekly and monthly Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks such as fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher checks, emergency light testing, and legionnaires checks.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, resolving issues efficiently and professionally.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure all buildings remain safe and compliant with health and safety regulations.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Have proven experience in building maintenance, particularly in plumbing and fabric maintenance.
• Hold valid Water Regulations (WRAS) and legionnaires certification.
• Possess strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across both plumbing and general fabric tasks.
• Have a full driving license and are comfortable traveling between sites.
• Can work independently and are familiar with mobile job tracking software.

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in rewarding our talented team members! Enjoy a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More details on our benefits package will be provided during the hiring process.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

Ready to Join Us?

We can’t wait to see your application! Come be a part of something great at Kier. #joinkier