AddressAbout us
Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.
We’re looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our forward thinking and pro-active Facilities team. This role supports the RNLI through providing a buildings fabric and general non-technical maintenance service to support the Facilities Management function. The role provides an appropriate built environment for all staff, visitors and volunteers at our multi building site, our Poole Support Centre.
Some of the benefits
- £24,961 - £29,366 (dependent on experience)
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cash plan
Your Role
As a Maintenance Operative you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:
- As a go-to “Multi-Skilled” site Maintenance Operative you will respond to the wide range of fabric and general maintenance requests from the Helpdesk in situations where a technical and specialised site technician is not required.
- Manage your own workload with reference to the reactive helpdesk and PPM scheduling for non-technical tasks. Proactively log work with the helpdesk, update the helpdesk with work progression, regularly engaging and communicating with the end user.
- Maintain a professional standard of record keeping for documentation relating to tasks; together with all non-technical statutory compliance documentation required to be maintained within the scope of a multi-skilled Maintenance Operative.
- Support the delivery of the RNLI Health & Safety policy and standards. Work safely, ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself, colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors.
About You
You’ll be someone who enjoys working in a service environment and enjoys being part of a team. You will work with a flexible approach and be comfortable engaging with customers and management. To be considered as a Maintenance Operative you will need:
- Essential – Experience of building fabric repairs and an understanding of compliance needs which will have been gained while working within the facilities or construction sector.
- Experience in one or more of the following job roles Tradesman/Handyman/General Maintenance/Fabric Repair or similar.
- Full driving licence.
- Desirable – Trade qualifications which demonstrate a particular capability, L8 Legionella Awareness, IPAF, PASMA, Asbestos Awareness. A background or professional experience in carpentry and decorating would be an advantage but is not essential.
Other organisations may call this role; Site Maintenance Operative, Maintenance Operative, Handyman, Building Maintenance Operative, Fabric Maintenance Operative.
So, if you think you might have the skills and experience for this role and want to see how you can support our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Diversity at the RNLI
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
