Facilities Operative

Job Description

Salary £29,199

40 hours per week

Shift: Thursday - Monday working 0600-1400.

Bicester

If you are a maintenance professional with high standards and you are looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect role for you!  This is a unique opportunity to join the Fresh Direct team located in Bicester, Oxfordshire as a permanent basis.  

This is a very varied role which is predominantly working outdoors.  You will be required to take responsibility of making sure all buildings and yard areas are maintained to BRC, food safety and Health and Safety standards across both the depot and office areas. You will also be covering the gate house managing suppliers, visitors and contractors visiting site.

We need a great a Facilities Operative to support our depots with basic maintenance tasks such as painting, accepting and distributing deliveries within the site premises and maintaining housekeeping standards of allocated areas around all facilities by cleaning and litter picking.  You can expect to work throughout the seasons helping to maintain the grounds and landscaping keeping on top of watering and tending to plants and trimming shrubs, bushes, and weeding.  We will provide opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes. Holding a Counter balance license would be of an advantage but training can be provided.  

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products.  People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be.  Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, apply today!

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.