Maintenance Operative

Join Our HS2 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 based in Rushden. This is your chance to be part of an exciting project that makes a real difference!

Location & Hours

Location: Rushden, with opportunities to work on 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. Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, fixtures, and appliances.
• Carrying out general building fabric maintenance, including carpentry and handyman tasks.
• Completing weekly and monthly Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks such as fire alarm testing and legionnaires checks.
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests with efficiency and professionalism.
• Conducting routine inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have proven experience in building maintenance, especially in plumbing and fabric maintenance.
• You hold valid Water Regulations (WRAS) and legionnaires certification.
• You possess strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• You have a full driving licence and are comfortable traveling between sites.
• You can work independently and are adept at using mobile job tracking software.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique experiences and perspectives of our employees, which shape our policies and initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria 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 all applicants fairly and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!