Maintenance Operative

LondonEnergy are currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative/Caretaker for our Head office in North London, Edmonton.

As the Maintenance Operative you will be responsible for maintenance and tidiness of the site including any general painting and decorating, waste removal, jetting and maintenance of mechanical equipment.The Maintenance Operative is also responsible for handyman duties which may involve general repairs, vehicle spot checks and some basic plumbing. Ideally you will also hold a HGV Class 2 as there will be a requirement for you to drive the site road sweeper keeping roads clean and tidy. Training will be provided to operate the road sweeper.

As the Maintenance Operative/Caretaker you are also responsible for:

• Driving and operating road sweeping vehicles, vans and other specialised vehicles such as elevated platforms, grass cutting equipment, hedge cutting equipment, etc
• Drain clearance including entering manholes/confined spaces to ensure that drainage can operate effectively
• General labouring duties including removal of dirt and detritus from the sites, utilising sweeping, hosing, shovelling and cleaning including using a range of mechanical equipment and operating small mobile plant and fork lift trucks
• Carrying out loading and unloading as required, using appropriate equipment as necessary
• Undertaking decorating tasks as required. e.g. painting
• Maintaining tools and equipment in good condition
• Carrying out portering duties as directed, including portage of dangerous substances
• Undertaking any other appropriate work as directed
• Completing appropriate documentation relating to planned maintenance system
• Handyman duties e.g complete minor repairs, install safety equipment and help assemble furniture

Previous knowledge and experience:

• Previous experience in general maintenance or labouring
• Gardening and landscaping
• Driving HGV Class 2 vehicles
• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing
• A full driving licence is essential

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling, and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London's waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across North London making a difference to the environment and the local community from the work we do.

By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough energy from waste to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.