Maintenance Person

Maintenance Operative/Handyman

Company Introduction

Join a hands-on, practical team where your skills make a real difference every day. We operate across our main production premises in Inverness and support additional sites as required, ensuring our facilities and machinery run efficiently, safely, and reliably. This is a varied role with genuine ownership - if something needs fixing, you'll be at the heart of getting it back to working order.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities and machinery operate efficiently and safely by carrying out repairs, maintenance, inspections, and cleaning as required.
• Respond to faults quickly and efficiently, diagnosing issues and rectifying problems to minimise downtime.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance across production equipment and site infrastructure.
• Carry out inspections to identify defects, wear, and potential safety or performance issues.
• Use hand tools and power tools to complete maintenance tasks to a high standard.
• Undertake basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work within scope of competence.
• Work across multiple sites when required, supporting maintenance needs beyond the main production premises.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including proper housekeeping during and after maintenance activities.
• Work effectively with contractors and internal staff, communicating clearly to coordinate tasks and updates.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical knowledge: Proficiency using hand tools and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude: Ability to understand machinery and apply practical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic multi-trade knowledge: Competence in basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tasks.
• Problem-solving: Ability to analyse issues, identify defects, and determine effective solutions.
• Physical capability: Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work with contractors and staff.
• Driving licence: Full driving licence (required for site call-outs and travel between locations).
• Working hours flexibility: Daytime hours with occasional evening call-outs in the event of machinery breakdowns.

Call to Action

If you're a proactive Maintenance Person who enjoys hands-on problem solving and keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team in Inverness and take pride in maintaining the systems that keep production moving.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.