General Building Operative

General Building Operative

 

 

Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire.

Contract: Permanent | Full Time 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Thursday | No Fridays!

 

 

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent General Building Operative in Berkeley, Gloucestershire.   Join our inclusive and supportive Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) team, helping to maintain one of the UK's most unique and highly regulated operational environments. Working within the nuclear sector, you will play an important role in supporting safe, secure and compliant facilities that underpin critical national infrastructure.   This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is looking for long-term career stability within a structured environment. You'll be part of a close-knit team delivering essential facilities management services while benefiting from a great work-life balance with a four-day working week.  

What You Will Do

 

• Deliver a range of general building maintenance and repair activities across site facilities.
• Support skilled tradespeople with maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works.
• Carry out general DIY tasks including decorating, furniture assembly, minor repairs and installation of site fixtures.
• Escort contractors and provide professional support to colleagues and stakeholders across site.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, including grounds maintenance, litter picking and landscaping activities when required.
• Identify and report defects, ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

 

What You Will Bring

 

• A positive and proactive approach to work with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good organisation and time management abilities.
• Practical experience of DIY activities and general building maintenance.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and compliance standards.
• Experience within facilities, construction or maintenance environments is desirable.

 

If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer development and training to support your continued growth with Amey.  

Security Clearance & Site Environment

 

As this role is based within a nuclear restoration site, successful candidates will be required to work within controlled environments and comply with strict site procedures. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance will be required for this role. Amey will support successful candidates through the clearance process where applicable.  

Why Join Amey?

 

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, demonstrating our commitment to supporting our people and helping them reach their full potential.   Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both at work and in your home life, including:  

• Competitive salary with annual review opportunities.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with additional Amey contributions.
• Flexible benefits including Cycle2Work, insurance products and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and community activities.
• Family-friendly policies and support for carers.
• Membership of employee Affinity Networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities across Amey.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.

 

About Amey

 

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems. We advise, design, finance, deliver and enhance civic, transport and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets. To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.  

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

 

At Amey, we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at [email removed] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support you may require throughout the recruitment process.

Apply Today

 

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible.   Inspiring Impact Together

 

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