General Operative - Shifts

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Cheltenham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£33,158 / year
CATEGORY
Facilities Management
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Practical Skills Facilities Management Maintenance Communication IT English Language Skills Security Clearance

FULL DESCRIPTION

General Operative - Shifts

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Salary: £33,158.40 per Annum
Working Hours: 42 hours average (12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off shift rotation)
Location: Cheltenham

GENERAL OPERATIVE

Salary: £33,158.40 per Annum
Working Hours: 42 hours average (12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off shift rotation)
Location: Cheltenham

Are you a proactive, resourceful individual with strong hands-on skills looking for a secure and structured career?

About the Role:
As a General Operative you will operate to deliver both planned and reactive maintenance tasks as allocated by the shift supervisor, responding to all incidents swiftly to minimise business disruption.

Key Responsibilities:
● Overseeing on-site contractors.
● Performing planned and reactive maintenance.
● Responding to defects, faults, and client requests.
● Maintaining records and producing simple reports.
● Identifying material requirements.
● Developing and maintaining contact with client representatives.
● Adhering to security policies.

Essential Skills & Experience :

- Practical Skills: Proven handy person skills (DIY/semi-skilled level) and previous experience in general Facilities Management (FM) or maintenance work.
- Communication and IT: Strong English language skills, basic IT knowledge (email, calendar), and familiarity with Word and Excel.
- Security Requirement: The ability to pass the DV security clearance process.

Join the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] team today!

Creating a clean, safe, healthy and secure environment for people to work in is vital.  Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals and schools.

You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses. You will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits

Benefits:
While working for [Employer hidden], you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from [Employer hidden] partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
- 2.5% Golden Hello payment
- Up to £2000 annual retention bonus subject to eligibility criteria
- 25 days Annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday
- Progression, training and development catered to you.
- Refer A Friend incentives
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- [Employer hidden] Life Assurance Scheme.
- Subsidised healthcare plan.
- Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
- Confidential Counselling Services
- 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
- Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

[Employer hidden]  is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [contact hidden] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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