🔧 Job Vacancy: Building Care Operative
📍 Location: Multiple Railway Sites
📣 Reports to: Station / Depot FM Team Leader
£35,000 per year + benefits including travel & pension
Join the Team That Keeps the Railway Running Smoothly
We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Building Care Operative to help maintain the safety, reliability, and functionality of railway stations and depots. This is a key role where your expertise will directly impact the daily operation and safety of essential transport infrastructure.
If you’re passionate about hands-on maintenance work, safety-focused, and ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.
🔍 Purpose of the Role
You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs across various rail-related buildings, depots, and facilities. The role requires strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and involves working within a safety-critical environment where PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification is required.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
* Carry out maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to buildings, plant, and infrastructure
* Ensure full compliance with safety legislation and internal policies
* Manage contractors on site, ensuring RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and access permits are in place and adhered to
* Support safe and coordinated activities across multiple sites
* Promote good housekeeping and high standards of health and safety
* Provide a professional impression when engaging with customers and colleagues
* Respond flexibly to operational needs and undertake additional duties as required
✅ What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in facilities maintenance within safety-critical or regulated environments
* Working knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Strong fault-finding and repair skills
* Carpentry or plumbing skills desirable
* Current, full UK driving licence
* Flexibility to work across multiple sites
🚦 Safety & Compliance
This is a Safety Critical position. The successful applicant will be subject to unannounced drug and alcohol screening in accordance with industry policy. You must hold or be willing to obtain PTS certification.
🌟 What We Offer
* A role that makes a direct impact on the reliability and safety of public transport services
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Supportive team environment
* Training and ongoing professional development