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Posted 02 July, 2026

Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Northampton, England, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our HS2 Team as a Maintenance Operative! Are you ready to take your maintenance skills to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Maintenance...

Join Our HS2 Team as a Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to take your maintenance 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

You'll be working on HS2 sites across Wendover, Buckinghamshire to Southam, Warwickshire.

Working Hours

Enjoy a work-life balance with our hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. We also offer some flexibility, 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 be an essential part of our facilities team, ensuring that our buildings are safe, compliant, and operational. Your day-to-day 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.
  • Hold valid Water Regulations (WRAS) and legionnaires certification.
  • Possess strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Have a full driving licence and are comfortable traveling between sites.
  • Can work independently and are familiar with mobile job tracking software.

Rewards and Benefits

We value our team and are proud to offer a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package and how we support your growth!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity 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, regardless of their conviction history.

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

This listing expired on 02 Jul. Applications are no longer accepted.

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