Job Description

Fabric Operative

A rewarding career opportunity is available to join our team at Gilks, during an exciting time of business growth and increased client demand.

Our Company

Gilks have provided commercial electrical and mechanical installation, maintenance, test and inspection services to customers nationally for over 60 years, and have built a solid reputation based on trust, and innovation. Our contracted work extends across several sectors, including NHS, Education, Care Homes, Health, Construction and MOD. With an extensive client base, we are still proud to provide the flexibility, and excellence in customer service and support of an independent business, whilst having the expertise and capabilities to manage and work within major contracts.

We invest significantly into training and developing both new and experienced talent.

The Role

Working as Fabric Operative, you'll carry out general building work operations on a range of assets owned by the MOD, throughout the Northwest region.

Your duties will include:

Undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting and decoration, general building works, ground works or general plumbing. Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the RFCA office team, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained. Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan. This role will also include other operative tasks such as basic fabric, electrical and general operative tasks. Assisting Maintenance Engineers in electrical and mechanical maintenance where required

Our Requirements

Due to the nature of the works, this role is subject to BPSS security clearance which includes a Basic DBS Check. You will also be required to be on a call out rota 1 out of every 5 weeks.

You will also have:

Experience within a similar maintenance role Minimum Level 2 NVQ qualification in a relevant building discipline CSCS Card Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage time and workload effectively Enthusiasm and be a self-starter A full UK manual driving licence

The Package

Salary up to 42,500 depending on experience Working Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm (site & job specific) Door to Door Travel paid at normal time 33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays plus your birthday off! Opportunities for additional overtime paid at time and a half / double time Permanent contract Company van and fuel card provided for business use Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme Company pension scheme with employer contribution Employee wellbeing support for you and immediate family members
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person