Career Opportunities: Site Maintenance Operative (3917)
Requisition ID 3917-Posted – Region (1) – Job Category (2) – Permanent – Full Time – Company (1)
Location: Stoke, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme. Hours: 42 per week, Monday‑Friday 06:00‑14:30 with occasional weekends. Salary: From £30,000.
Join Our Team!
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a site maintenance operative to join our team at Allied Bakeries, Stoke. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the site with all facilities and building requirements. The role liaises with a number of stakeholders across the business including employees at Stoke and Liverpool, suppliers and contractors.
The working pattern is Monday to Friday with an occasional 1 day at weekends: 06:00–14:30, 42 hours per week. A degree of flexibility is required to meet our site needs and overtime will be paid as and when required.
Key Accountabilities
- Safety always comes first at Allied Bakeries; we look for someone to lead by example in ensuring that Health and Safety is a priority.
- Carry out general site repairs and maintenance, including doors, floors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures.
- Maintain site services such as lighting, basic plumbing, drainage, and utilities (excluding production machinery).
- Complete reactive repairs in response to reported issues across the site.
- Support planned maintenance tasks to prevent damage or deterioration of the building.
- Ensure work areas meet food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
- Carry out basic external maintenance, including walkways and fencing.
- Log completed work and report any recurring or significant issues.
- Liaise with contractors and support visits when required.
The Right Person
- Suitable experience and a good skill level in basic building and facilities maintenance, including painting & decorating, minor building & roofing repairs, joinery, plumbing, tiling, flooring, cladding, cosmetic plastering & brickwork repairs.
- Safety conscious, taking care of personal safety and that of others at all times and complying with all site H&S rules and procedures.
- Able to work at height where required using appropriate safety equipment.
- A good team worker, working closely with another colleague and building good relationships with people.
- Ability to communicate with people in a pleasant and courteous manner across all departments.
- Ability to travel to other local AB sites as and when required (Liverpool and Stoke), agreed in advance by all parties.
- Willing to undertake required training courses where necessary (IPAF, Asbestos awareness, COSHH).
- Able to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the business.
- High personal standards of work and a commitment to meet these standards at all times.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary: £30,000 per year.
- Up to 10% employer pension contributions (including life assurance).
- Extra slice benefits scheme – discounts at over 500 retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S and more.
- Electric car / cycle to work scheme – great bike deals to help with commute.
- Family‑friendly & flexible working options – supporting work‑life balance.
- Employee assistance programme – free and confidential support for financial, legal and personal matters.
- Employee referral scheme – reward for referring someone that joins us.
- Loyal service awards – recognition for long‑term commitment.
- Simply health plans.
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