Building Fabric Maintenance Operative

Dalkia Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company is seeking a proactive Building Fabric Maintenance Operative at Sizewell B, UK. This hands-on role involves delivering planned preventative maintenance and managing subcontractors while ensuring safety and compliance standards are upheld. Candidates should have a background in carpentry or plumbing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension contributions

Flexible benefits including retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Background in carpentry, plumbing, civils, or building maintenance.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plumbing, civil, and building fabric maintenance.
• Coordinate and supervise PPM and reactive maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine site audits to maintain safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Building Maintenance

Health & Safety Compliance

Effective Communication

Job description

Join Dalkia – Where Engineering Meets Excellence

At Dalkia, we combine technical expertise with a passion for innovation to deliver exceptional engineering solutions. We’re seeking a proactive Building Fabric Maintenance Operative to join our team at Sizewell B on a permanent basis.

This is a hands‑on role responsible for coordinating and delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across multiple disciplines: including civils, building fabric maintenance, carpentry, and plumbing.

You’ll contribute directly to maintaining operational excellence by ensuring safety, compliance, and quality standards are met, while working closely with subcontractors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of plumbing, civil, and building fabric maintenance across the site.
• Lead, coordinate, and supervise PPM and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring schedules, standards, and budgets are met.
• Support other trades across the station.
• Oversee subcontractors and internal teams, ensuring safe and efficient site operations.
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture, complying with Health & Safety regulations at all times.
• Conduct routine site audits and spot checks to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Support the operation and maintenance of key facilities, including the training centre, visitor centre, and administrative buildings.

About You

You are a practical, safety‑focused, and well‑organised professional who thrives in an industrial environment. Your technical versatility and ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders will be essential to your success.

• Background in one or more of the following: carpentry, plumbing, civils, or building maintenance.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance and management systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and strong organisational skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and generous pension contributions.
• Flexible benefits including retail discounts, electric car schemes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee recognition and referral bonus programmes.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Dalkia is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and will support any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process.