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NG Bailey Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities services company is seeking a Mobile General Maintenance Operative in Cambridge. This role involves minor repairs, plumbing, and electrical duties as well as conducting planned maintenance tasks for commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will have a track record in building maintenance, be proactive, and possess excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of £29k - £35k, plus overtime and benefits.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus public holidays

Sick pay

Pension with employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits and personal development programme

Qualifications

• Experience of building maintenance.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and proactive.
• Competent in performing basic plumbing and electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor building fabric repairs and plumbing repairs.
• Carry out scheduled PPM works independently.
• Provide general small repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Minor plumbing and electrical repairs

Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Driving licence

Education

City and Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Mobile General Maintenance Operative

Cambridge

Permanent

Salary £29k - £35k (DOE), Plus Overtime, Plus Benefits, Plus On Call (1 in 12)

Summary

NG Bailey Facilities Services are currently recruiting a Mobile General Maintenance Technician to join a market‑leading, forward‑thinking company to be part of a team looking after commercial buildings based in and around the Cambridge region.

You will undertake general tasks and semi‑skilled duties including, but not limited to: minor building fabric repairs, plumbing repairs and basic electrical repairs, weekly / monthly compliance tasks such as flushing and tap temperature checks. In addition you will be competent providing planned maintenance on emergency lighting and the changing of lamps and minor repairs.

Working hours are based on 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday 0800‑1630 plus overtime is available.

Key Deliverables

• Provide general small repairs (including but not limited to re‑fixing door handles and fixing loose hinges or items).
• Toilet seat re‑fixing and replacement if necessary.
• Weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks (fire alarm tests, water temperature recording, emergency lighting tests, etc.).
• Minor plumbing repairs including tap replacements.

What we’re looking for

An experienced general maintenance operative with a work ethic focused on quality, ideally from a commercial maintenance environment, who has excellent communication skills at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record in delivering a range of skills and tasks including but not limited to:

• Conducting minor plumbing and electrical repairs, ensuring systems are functioning effectively.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake scheduled PPM works independently, without the need for direct supervision.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), including emergency lighting checks, plantroom inspections and low‑level maintenance activities within their area of competence.
• Must have a driving licence.
• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.

Requirements

• Experience of building maintenance.
• Confident, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Competent (through experience) in performing basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
• City and Guilds from a trade or equivalent (desirable, not essential).

Benefits

• Salary £29k - £35k (DOE), plus overtime, plus benefits.
• 25 days holidays plus public holidays.
• Sick pay.
• Pension with employer contribution.
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 employee assistance programme to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships, give‑as‑you‑earn, travel insurance, tax‑free bikes.
• Personal development programme.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.