General Building Operative
Evesham, Worcestershire
£26,500
39 hours per week
1 in 3 weekends with + 15% allowance

Are you looking for a rewarding, stable career where your work makes a genuine difference every day?
We're looking for a General Building Operative to join our facilities team, helping ensure a safe, secure and well?maintained environment for staff and residents.
This is a fantastic permanent opportunity to grow your career within one of the UK's most respected facilities management partnerships, supporting leading institution across England and Wales.

The Role
As a key part of our maintenance team, you'll be responsible for general building and facilities support across the prison estate, including:

• Carrying out general maintenance tasks and supporting trades on site
• Assisting with DIY activities such as decorating, installing noticeboards, furniture assembly, and small repairs
• Escorting contractors working within secure areas when required
• Checking fittings, appliances and equipment, reporting any defects
• Maintaining good housekeeping around the site - including litter picking or basic landscaping
• Ensuring safe working practices and supporting the FM team with day?to?day duties

You'll play an important role in helping us keep essential facilities running smoothly and safely.

The Requirements
We're looking for someone who is practical, reliable and keen to learn:

• Strong practical/DIY skills and experience in general building maintenance
• Good time management and the ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to develop new skills and adapt to a varied workload
• CITB certification or an NVQ trade qualification (preferred)
• A positive attitude and commitment to safe working practices

If you have most-but not all-of these skills, we still encourage you to apply. Training and development can be provided.

Clearance: Security clearance, Standard DBS and Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) are required.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual review potential
• 24+ days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Generous pension scheme with additional employer contributions
• Fully funded training and development, including leadership programmes
• Clear career progression opportunities (e.g., promotion to Facilities Team Leader)
• Access to flexible benefits: insurance, Cycle2Work, discounted gym memberships
• Exclusive discounts from major retailers through our online portal
• Two paid Social Impact Days per year for volunteering
• Family?friendly policies
• Free on-site parking and catering facilities