Warehouse Maintenance Operative

Warehouse Maintenance Operative

Location: Gelderd Road, LS12 6BG Leeds

Contract Type: Full Time (40-hour contract, Shifts)

Experience Level: Entry Level

Salary: £28,500 - £31,500 per annum (plus £2.00/hr for bank holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts)

Reference Number: 755885

About Us

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are dedicated to connecting talented individuals with fantastic career opportunities. We are partnering with a leading nationwide retailer to find a hard-working, focused, and reliable Warehouse Maintenance Operative to join their facility management team in Leeds.

Everyone who works here brings something unique to the table, but they share a common mindset: they are hard-working, focused, and reliable. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Warehouse Maintenance Operative, you’ll be keeping the distribution centre and stores running smoothly and ticking along nicely by looking after equipment, machinery, fixtures, and fittings. From supporting your team with a can-do attitude to making sure the warehouse stays in tip-top condition, your flexible approach to working shifts provides a workplace full of variety and fresh challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fleet & Equipment Maintenance: Continually manage, repair, and service the fleet while updating service schedules and records.

• Breakdown Resolution: Sort out issues and fix breakdowns, providing vital support to all departments within the warehouse team.

• Fault Finding: Problem-solve and fault-find across a range of Mechanical Handling Equipment.

• Contractor Collaboration: Work alongside external contractors to complete complex maintenance tasks.

• Health & Safety Advocacy: Follow and encourage good working practices, acting as a health and safety champion on-site.

What You’ll Need

• Equipment Confidence: Confidence working with mechanical equipment (such as PPTs, LLOPs, and FLTs).

• Tool Proficiency: Ability to work safely and effectively with hand tools and specialist lifting equipment.

• Attitude & Drive: High levels of motivation, positivity, and initiative.

• Organization: A flair for multitasking to prioritize conflicting deadlines in a busy environment.

• Attention to Detail: An eye for detail to ensure high standards across all maintenance tasks.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive Salary: £28,500 - £31,500 per annum, with additional shift premiums (£2.00 per hour for bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for nights).

• Holiday Allowance: 30–35 days’ annual holiday (pro rata).

• Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount and a contributory pension scheme.

• Growth & Support: Enhanced family leave, ongoing training, and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Please note: Employment is conditional upon the company's receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.