Position: Maintenance Operative
Salary: £30,000 - depending on experience
Location: Essex
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00am - 16:00 - Early finish Friday


Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Operative to begin work for a leading manufacturing and engineering company based in Essex. This is a permanent position and an exciting role working for a market leader within the automated machinery and pharmaceutical industry offering ample opportunity for progression and development.

This person needs to possess a can-do attitude approach to the role. The position requires a good attention to detail and collaboration with team members to meet company requirements.

Personal Attributes:

  • Systematic and diligent approach to work.
  • Able to collaborate effectively with people across departments and shop floor staff.
  • Well-organised and practical interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven teamwork, attention to detail and good problem-solving solver.
  • Hands-on experience in the tools and techniques of continuous improvement.
  • Excellent English language skills - both written and spoken.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Responsible for performing daily maintenance tasks around the workspaces.
  • Assist with scheduled cleaning, repair, and maintenance.
  • Adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
  • Adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  • Organise areas to facilitate efficient task completion.
  • Help to support stock management & inventory checks to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
  • Performing general maintenance and repairs on property fixtures and fittings and general grounds maintenance.
  • Minor painting and decorating work within the building if and when required.
  • Minor plumbing maintenance activities such as washer/plug replacement, descaling items, unblocking sinks.
  • Assist with packing and unpacking of equipment.
  • Change light bulbs/fittings and basic electrical works if needed.
  • Repair, install and build furniture, shelving, wall mounting of TVs, pictures, etc.
  • Routine ad-hoc landscaping, mowing lawns, trimming hedges, sweeping and clearing leaves.
  • Supervision of maintenance contractors when they are on-site.
  • Deliver and collect parcels and equipment to and from various sites.
  • Undertake any ad-hoc tasks deemed necessary by the Management.

How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on 07539 656 030 or [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?


Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£30,000.00 - £30,000.00
Per annum
Up to GBP30000 per annum

Basildon

Permanent

Added 13/06/2025
Reference: MAINTENANCEOP2025_1749826935

Maintenance Operative

Basildon
Permanent

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