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Posted 02 July, 2026

Maintenance Operative

Kier Group
Rushden, england, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 6435d1d0-b253-4258-8228-083d5cb7c118

Join Our HS2 Team as a Maintenance Operative!

Are you ready to take your maintenance skills to the next level? We’re excited to invite you to be a part of our dynamic facilities team supporting the HS2 project in Rushden!

Location

You'll be working on HS2 sites across:

  • Wendover
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Southam, Warwickshire

Working Hours

Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule from 08:00 to 17:00, with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!

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

Your Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you will play a crucial role in delivering planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance across a variety of buildings and compounds. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your practical skills while working in a supportive team that values collaboration and quality service delivery.

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 PPMs 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.
  • You hold valid Water Regulations (WRAS) and legionnaires certification.
  • You possess strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across both plumbing and general fabric tasks.
  • You have a full driving licence and are comfortable travelling between sites.
  • You can work independently and are comfortable using mobile job tracking software.

Rewards and Benefits

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

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working options
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • And much more!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique experiences of our employees and are committed to continuously improving our 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.

Ready to Join Us?

We can’t wait to see your application! Take the next step in your career and #joinkier today!

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