Annual salary: up to £26,298.72

Facilities Operative

Location: Livingston

Salary up to £26,298.72 per annum

Contract: Full time – Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

We are looking for a Facilities Operative to join our team in Inverness. You will be part of our Facilities Management (FM) team, delivering a range of Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance services to our clients. This is a key role, ensuring that maintenance, compliance, cleaning, and grounds tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support the day-to-day operations of a school site, carrying out tasks such as setting up tables and chairs for lunch service, replacing locks, and performing general maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the facility. In addition, you will be responsible for statutory compliance duties for Mears Group, including flushing taps, checking boiler functionality, and undertaking manual handling tasks when required.

Your work will be carried out in line with agreed protocols and timeframes, contributing to a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Role Criteria:

Experience in general maintenance tasks, including basic repairs and upkeep
Experience working in a similar role
Previous experience working within a Facilities Management (FM) environment
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work to agreed protocols and timeframes
Willingness to work weekends and participate in a rota-based schedule
Capable of working independently or collaboratively as part of a wider team
Good written and verbal communication skills for reporting and liaising with site staff
Understanding of statutory compliance duties (e.g. flushing taps, boiler checks)
Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks safely
Basic knowledge of cleaning standards and techniques for communal and specialist areas
Ability to use cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively
Comfortable setting up rooms for school activities (e.g. tables and chairs for lunch service)
Awareness of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of service
Positive attitude and professional approach when interacting with staff, students, and visitors
Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills across Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance
Ability to identify and report faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly
Experience working in school or public building environments
Basic IT literacy for logging tasks or completing compliance records

Benefits we can offer you

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Family friendly policies
Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.