Location: Ewelme depot (with occasional work at other depots when required)
Hours: 6:00am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Are you practical, hands-on, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly and looking their best?
We're looking for a reliable Depot Maintenance Operative to join our team and help maintain the day-to-day upkeep of our Ewelme depot and provide occasional support at our other depots when required.
This role would suit someone with a background in general building work, construction, or landscaping, where they enjoy variation.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Maintenance Operative:
- Carry out general maintenance and upkeep of the depot yard, including minor repair work around the site and buildings (excluding electrical or major construction).
- Keep external areas clean, tidy and presentable this includes hedge cutting, weed control, and basic plant maintenance.
- Assist with loading/unloading bins onto delivery/collection vehicles when needed.
- Support occasional minor repairs at customer premises (e.g. post replacement or fencing).
- Act as a driver’s mate when required.
- In colder months, grit footpaths and walkways at the depot and head office (this may involve an earlier start).
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety and company policies.
- Take on other general tasks and occasional ad hoc projects as requested by your manager.
What You’ll need:
- A practical, hands-on person with basic DIY skills and a good understanding of maintenance tools and equipment (hedge cutters, drills, lawn mowers, etc).
- Competent in general DIY e.g. changing pictures, fixing shelves, changing light bulbs / fluorescent tubes etc.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Team player who’s also able to work independently and take initiative.
- Flexible and dependable, with a problem-solving mindset.
- Someone who takes pride in keeping their workplace clean, safe and in good order.
- Willingness to occasionally travel to other sites as needed and flexible to work outside of standard working hours to ensure a smooth and secure operation.
- A valid UK driving licence
- Forklift licence is desirable – but training can be provided
What we offer:
- Discretionary company bonus.
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme with a 5% employee contribution matched by Grundon.
- Life insurance cover.
- 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.