Facilities Operative

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An industrial engineering company is seeking a talented Facilities Operative to join its team in Bristol. In this role, you will perform necessary site maintenance, manage repair requests, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have technical knowledge in facilities maintenance, the ability to multi-task, and experience with varied tasks. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and inclusive workplace policies.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days’ paid volunteering leave

Support through the Group Inclusion Plan

Qualifications

• Technical level knowledge in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to comply with relevant regulations and British Standards.
• Experience with varied non-standard tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site maintenance, repair, and improvement activities.
• Respond to repair requests and maintain safety standards.
• Contribute to site projects and identify service delivery issues.

Skills

Technical knowledge in facilities maintenance

Ability to multi-task

Compliance with regulations

Job description

Overview

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Facilities Operative to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete proactive and reactive site maintenance, repair and improvement activities in a professional manner.
• Respond to repair requests and undertake planned preventative maintenance within target dates.
• Maintain allocated equipment to safety standards.
• Monitor and co‑ordinate contractor site activity to maximise value and ensure compliance.
• Represent the Company and Facilities function professionally at all times.

Operational Standards

• Act and complete allocated duties within target timescales, ensuring work is safe, effective and efficient.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations, communicating with team and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork as required.
• Meet agreed intervals with Facilities Team Leader to review progress and agree actions.
• Contribute to key performance indicators and monitor condition of site facilities.

Reporting and Communication

Maintain complete and accurate records and paperwork relevant to your work.

Planning, Projects and Improvements

• Identify and report issues that affect service delivery and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to allocated site projects as required.
• Pro‑actively pursue agreed personal development aims.

Who you’ll be working closely with

• Facilities Department
• EHS Department
• TPM Department
• Internal Customers
• External Contractors and Services

Skills/Experience

You’ll require technical level knowledge and ability in facilities maintenance sufficient to enable compliance with relevant regulations, British Standards and industry codes of practice. You will also require the ability to multi‑task and tackle a wide variety of non‑related and non‑standard tasks.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Equal Opportunity

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.

Company Overview

At Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including, specialised filling systems and products for single‑use applications.