General Maintenance Operative

On-site in York·Full-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 2 Oct)

Mitie

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Apply by Monday 2 November
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

Work on-site in York
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

33 days holiday
Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

33 days annual leave, plus option to purchase additional days.
Blue Light Card.
Free Mitie shares and the option to purchase more through Save As You Earn initiatives

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to work in a new‑build, modern custodial facility.
Full training and development provided where applicable.
Inclusive and supportive workplace welcoming veterans, career‑changers, and diverse backgrounds.
A role that contributes to safety, rehabilitation, and positive social impact.
Stable employment in a 24/7 operational environment.

The role

ROLE: General Maintenance Operative
HOURS: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri with shift rota and call-out requirements)
LOCATION: HMP Millsike, North Yorkshire

What you'll do

The role involves completing planned and reactive maintenance and monitoring of all prison fabric within scope.
You will conduct tasks in compliance with Company Safety Policy, Procedures, relevant Codes of Practice, NR, and Statutory Regulations, ensuring adherence to the Company's and Clients' Permit to Work Systems.
You will liaise with engineers and subcontractors, develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of site engineering services, and support best working practices.
You must complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time, coordinate connections to existing plant/systems, and use and maintain O&M Manuals and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Previous relevant experience providing general maintenance services in a large, complex environment.
Basic to intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, with experience updating central data systems.

About Mitie

Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.

The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.

Industry: Facilities management
Employees: 77,500
In the UK: Glasgow
Website: mitie.com

In their own words

About the company & team

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a General Maintenance Operative who will support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance within a secure custodial environment at HMP Millsike.

Additional information

Additional Requirements (Security & Vetting):

Right to Work in the UK with valid, in‑date documentation.
Continuous UK residency for the past 3 years, with limited overseas travel.
Successful completion of Enhanced DBS, 5‑year referencing, and CTC vetting.
Applicants must not be currently bankrupt.

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