Site Maintenance Operative

Property Maintenance Operative

Northamptonshire/Milton Keynes area

About Us

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are recruiting a skilled Property Maintenance Operative to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role offers a Monday to Friday shift pattern from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a salary of £27,500 per annum.

The role will be primarily based at our Northampton and Milton Keynes sites, with occasional support required at other sites in the area. A company vehicle will be provided for work-related travel. Candidates with 2–3 years of building maintenance experience, preferably in a logistics environment, and/or previous facilities or caretaker experience are encouraged to apply.

We value commitment to excellent customer service and a proactive, solution-focused attitude as essential qualities for our team. Join us and contribute to a team that prides itself on quality and service.

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,500 per annum

Health Cash Plan scheme

Opportunity for unpaid leave

Free eye test

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Free online fitness platform

Onsite Mental Health First Aider

Employee benefits (e.g., up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers)

Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service

Tailored development and career opportunities

We offer a wide range of professional development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and grow in your career. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support both personal and professional well-being, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

As a Property Maintenance Operative, you will work as part of a dedicated team to ensure our premises are maintained safely and effectively, meeting Health & Safety and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and monitoring contractors on site, ensuring compliance with pre-approved risk assessments and method statements

Conducting routine and scheduled maintenance inspections and basic repairs, adhering to machinery regulations and Health & Safety protocols

Updating information via our electronic online portal

Carrying out a variety of tasks such as plumbing, carpentry, and painting to keep our sites fully operational

Working in a physical, hands-on capacity, which may occasionally involve working at heights

Additionally, you will:

• Identify and report the need for major repairs
• Use PPE as required
• Undertake regular site audits and escalate any abnormalities
  
  
  

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• 2–3 years’ experience in general building maintenance
• Basic plumbing and carpentry skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
• A good level of IT literacy
• A full, valid driving licence with no more than 6 points
  
  
  

Please note: this role will involve working at heights.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not rep

lace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or personal circumstances. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills and experience. We believe diversity creates an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and reach their potential.