Site Maintenance Operative – Leicester

Company: DAF Trucks UK
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Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff while remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a Site Maintenance Operative in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Leicester.

What We Offer

  • Hourly rate of up to £14 per hour (depending on your Maintenance experience)
  • Overtime at premium rates
  • 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days (plus statutory) after 5 years service
  • Employee Of The Month Competition
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension
  • Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme

Who We’re Looking For

  • Proven track record in a previous hands‑on Site Maintenance / Caretaker / Janitorial or similar role.
  • Experience of general Site Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Joinery, Painting, Building, Construction, Cleaning etc).
  • An all‑round maintenance person who is not afraid to ‘muck in’.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Initiate, perform and oversee maintenance tasks.
  • Provide general maintenance and repair services for the depot and manage the overall upkeep of the site.
  • Site maintenance and repairs include carpentry, painting, minor drywall repair and taping, locksmithing, minor plumbing and electrical repairs that do not require a license, and common area maintenance (changing light bulbs and daytime emergency janitorial duties).
  • Communicate day to day maintenance issues to the Service Manager.
  • Ensure that you conduct yourself in a business‑like and professional manner.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026