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Facilities Operative | Cambridge | Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Are you a skilled Facilities Operative looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive individual to oversee and maintain their facilities at their ever-growing Cambridge site. Our client operates in the Aerospace sector and due to their business expanding at a rapid rate, they are looking to expand their Facilities team.

As a Facilities Operative, you’ll benefit from:

Career stability in a market-leading company: join a business that’s experiencing exceptional growth and has an outstanding reputation for delivering top-quality products.

Other Benefits include:

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Competitive overtime (X1.5 & X2)
Being part of a close and tight knit team
State of the art shopfloor designed for efficiency and precision
Supportive, friendly work environment conducive to professional growth
As a Facilities Operative, you’ll be responsible for:

Ensuring compliance with all site safety procedures and demonstrate a strong understanding of site safety requirements.
Performing general maintenance and coordinate with contractors to achieve high standards and timely delivery.
Understanding and maintaining key engineering systems, including heating, ventilation, and plumbing.
Carrying out plumbing and joinery repairs and supporting both production and office teams.
Conducting site inspections and checks, maintaining the grounds, and managing the Facilities Helpdesk tickets for repair and maintenance tasks.
As the successful Facilities Operative, you’ll have:

A mechanical and/or electrical qualification or extensive M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) experience.
Familiarity with engineering systems such as heating, ventilation, and plumbing.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a diplomatic working style.
Knowledge of Health & Safety practices, including risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work.
Ready to apply?

Submit your CV, highlighting your relevant experience, or call Scott at Rubicon to discuss this Facilities Operative opportunity further.

Key words: Facilities, engineering, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating

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