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Facilities Operative
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Facilities Operative
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Location: Barrow Upon Soar
The Role
We’re looking for a practical, hands-on person to help keep our Industrial Bakeries and Offices in great condition. You’ll be part of a team that ensures everything is working well and safe across several sites. Your responsibilities will include:
* Perform water temperature checks and flushing (L8 checks) and keep records.
* Carry Out weekly fire alarm check.
* Inspect and repair doors, walls, floors and windows.
* Test emergency lighting and record the results.
* General caretaking.
* Support engineering team to ensure smooth running of Bakery.
* Call contractors when necessary and supervise when onsite.
* Do basic carpentry: fix cabinets, hang doors, install shelves, repair windows.
* Handle minor plumbing jobs: fix leaks, unblock pipes, replace pumps and fixtures.
* Do small electrical repairs: lights, sockets, and general power issues.
* Help with decorating: painting, plastering, fixing walls and floors.
* Make sure buildings are well-maintained and clean—either by doing the work yourself or helping manage contractors.
* Promote energy-saving and recycling across the buildings.
About Us
At Geary’s, we’re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We’re passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906.
We are ‘born and bread’ in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today we operate from three sites on a 24/7 operation and we’re made up of over 800 people: a friendly, diverse, and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry.
We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles. Our brilliant benefits include BUPA Cashback scheme, Death in Service, a Cycle to Work scheme and free delicious bread!
Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500!
#wearegearys
About You
At Geary’s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We’re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities when seeking to grow our team. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV.
We’re looking for someone who has:
* Experience with general building repairs and maintenance.
* Problem-solving and good attention to detail.
* Good communication skills.
* Able to work on your own or as part of a team.
* Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Hardworking and reliable.
* Must have Legionella awareness (L8 ACOP) Or be willing to get it.
* Fire door inspection qualification (FireQual Level 3) or be willing to get it.
Skills and Experience
Nice to Have, but not essential:
* City & Guilds 2393 (Part P electrical).
* NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating.
* City & Guilds Painting & Decorating 6707.
* City & Guilds 2382 Electrical Installation.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* A valid driving licence is required. You may be required to work from Glenfield offices from time to time.
Please submit a CV in application. No agencies.
If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position.
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