General Maintenance Operative

Job description

General Maintenance Operative – Mobile

Location: Central Belt, Scotland
Salary: £31,000 – £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

FM Search & Select are recruiting for an experienced General Maintenance Operative to join a mobile maintenance team covering commercial properties across Scotland, predominantly within the Central Belt.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) who enjoys working across different sites and carrying out a mixture of mechanical and general building maintenance tasks.

You'll be responsible for keeping building services systems maintained, carrying out routine inspections and completing general maintenance works across a commercial portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across multiple commercial sites

• Replacing air filters and completing routine AHU maintenance

• Inspecting and cleaning coils and ductwork

• Checking and replacing fire damper links

• Completing water temperature checks and sampling

• Using anemometers and other equipment to take airflow and temperature readings

• Carrying out basic plumbing repairs and general maintenance

• Supporting with minor painting, joinery and other fabric maintenance tasks

• Identifying defects and reporting any additional works required

• Ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed safely and within agreed timescales

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience carrying out PPM within commercial buildings

• Good general mechanical maintenance knowledge

• Practical experience across a range of maintenance tasks

• Basic plumbing and general building maintenance skills

• An understanding of HVAC systems

• Experience working with AHUs and overdoor heaters would be beneficial, although training can be provided

• Basic electrical knowledge would be an advantage but isn't essential

• Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines

• Full, clean UK driving licence

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £31,000 and £35,000

• Company van provided

• Overtime opportunities

• Mobile role predominantly covering the Central Belt

• Varied maintenance work across commercial properties

• Training available to develop additional technical skills

Interested?

If you're an experienced General Maintenance Operative, Maintenance Technician or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong PPM background, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Whether you're actively looking or simply open to hearing about something new, get in touch with FM Search & Select for a confidential chat.

Reference 225738893