Facilities Maintenance Operative

Posted on August 20th, 2026

Search Coatbridge

£14.25 per hour

Type of Job: Permanent

Brightwork are recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Operative for our client based in Coatbridge.

This position is to support the Facilities team in maintaining the company's buildings, grounds, equipment and infrastructure by carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fabrication activities and general site improvements. The role also provides support across other Facilities activities as required, helping to ensure a safe, efficient and well-maintained working environment.

Your Time at Work

Your duties will include:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance tasks
  • Undertaking reactive maintenance and repairs to buildings, facilities and equipment
  • Supporting upkeep of site, including grounds maintenance and landscaping activities
  • Reporting maintenance issues and identifying opportunities for preventative action
  • Assembly and installation of equipment and fixtures across the site
  • Fabrication tasks including welding, grinding, cutting, and other power-tool related tasks
  • Assisting with modifications and repairs where needed
  • Operating forklift trucks to move materials where needed


Our Perfect Worker

To be considered for this role you must have:

  • Full UK drivers licence
  • Valid Forklift Licence
  • Experience using power and hand-tools
  • Prior experience in a similar maintenance/facilities role


It is desirable that you will have experience welding.

Key Information and Benefits

  • Full time permanent position.
  • Competitive salary starting at £14.25 per hour (this is negotiable depending on experience)
  • Monday to Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm, with early finish on Fridays (12:30pm).
  • This is an opportunity to join a leading global manufacturer, and work within a supportive team.


About Brightwork
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Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.