Service Operative
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.87 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cornwall, PL25 4LD |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2322673/153864 |
Summary
- 40 Hours
- 5 out of 7 days
- £14.87 per hour
- Sodexo rewards and benefits
** Please note you must be over 25 years old and a Driver**
Job Introduction
Position: Service Operative
The role is working with a team of 2 Service Operatives to assist the Contract Manager in maintaining St Austell Fire Station PL25 4LDand the surrounding29 Fire stations within the Cornwall area.
The job would suit a person who likes the outdoor role and is comfortable working unsupervised for much of their time whilst having the responsibility and maturity to ensure all tasks are completed as the job requirements.
What You'll Do
- Carry out routine daily, weekly and periodic checks and audits at the Fire Stations when required.
- Carry out general handy person and minor maintenance tasks to include the following and other items of work: fixing shelves and notices, joinery repairs, changing light bulbs and tubes, replacing fluorescent light starters/diffusers, resetting tripped fuses, re-washering taps and minor plumbing repairs, unblocking wastes and drains, painting and decorating, replacing locks and hardware etc
- Monitor and Report on standards of repair and maintenance works carried out by other contractors
- Assist in the co-ordination of Contractors activities at Fire Stations to ensure services are provided to programme and at minimum disruption to the Fire & Rescue Service.
- Provide emergency call out support to Fire & Rescue Service. and Contract Manager
- Provide information to Contract Manager for compliance with monthly reporting timetable and generation of management, financial and client monthly reports
- Attend meetings as directed and make reports
- Work Within and undertake health and safety responsibilities
- Build relationships the client where appropriate and ensure full cooperation as and when required.
- Foster good relationships and provide attendance and support to all building users
- Flexible approach to work times, within the core hours of the contract
- Sodexo site staff must remember that they represent Sodexo within an environment of minors and their manner must be courteous and professional at all times
- Assist in fostering and developing the business through proactive actions.
Essential
Technical Competencies
- Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be fit and active and demonstrate a good health record
- Written English – Fluent (Business Level)
- Verbal English – Fluent (Business Level)
- Full/clean UK driving license
Desirable
- Advanced Property Maintenance skills will be an advantage.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications