Annual salary: up to £26,298.72 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.dunfordmearsgroup.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. We are the people behind the smile At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility