Annual salary: up to £24,960.00

Facilities Operative

Livingston

Full Time, Permanent, Salary up to £26,298.72 per annum.

Our commitment to making a positive impact in every area we serve has always been at the core of our business. This desire began 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with just one van, and it continues to drive us as we have grown into a national company.

About the Role:

The role involves working within the Facilities Management (FM) team to deliver a variety of services to our clients. The Facilities Maintenance division offers a combination of hard, soft, and grounds maintenance services. This position is crucial for ensuring that all maintenance tasks—whether related to compliance, cleaning, or grounds care—are completed effectively and efficiently.

You will be responsible for ensuring that cleaning, repairs, and maintenance are performed according to established protocols and within agreed time frames. It is essential to carry out tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures to meet commercial requirements such as the number of visits, quality of service, user satisfaction, cost, and timing. Use and maintain company vehicle/van in accordance with company vehicle & insurance policies to ensure safety, compliance, accurate and timely reporting of damage, cleanliness & condition (inside and out). This includes but is not limited to daily photographic recording of condition. Additionally, working within a controlled health and safety environment is a fundamental aspect of this role.

Role Criteria:

* Working towards more than 1 trade from the following selection:
* Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing, Damp Proof Coursing, Tiling or Glazing,
* Experience of working in Facilities Management type operation
* Good written & verbal communication skills. Numeracy skills.
* Able to understand & follow standard operating procedures.
* Able to use a PDA following training.
* Able to work alone or as part of a team, demonstrates company values e.g. customer first.
* Full UK current driving licence

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
* Uniform

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

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

Mears Group is a disability confident employer and recognise our people as our greatest asset, we Hire Individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

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

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.