Maintenance Operative

Overview

Role: Maintenance Operative

Hours: Site open between 6am - 10pm, Monday - Friday - flexibility needed

Location: Bordesley Green, B9 4UA

Connect, part of the Screwfix family and owned by the Kingfisher Group, is a leading name in the distribution of high-quality appliance spare parts and accessories.

With over 50 years of experience, we’re proud of our heritage and excited about our future.

Our journey began in 1969 when a Birmingham-based appliance engineer started selling spare parts to fellow engineers — the first of many opportunities that shaped who we are today.

Now, as part of Screwfix, we continue to grow with the support, resources, and knowledge of one of the UK’s most recognised retail groups, allowing us to deliver exceptional products and service to our customers.

As a Maintenance Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running, safety, and upkeep of our warehouse and site facilities.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks, supporting the wider team by helping maintain a safe, efficient, and fully operational working environment.

• Carry out general building and site maintenance duties
• Complete reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance tasks
• Support with equipment upkeep to minimise downtime
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant working environment
• Assist with contractor supervision when required
• Uphold all Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities policies

Essential:

• Previous maintenance experience within a warehouse, factory, or similar fast-paced operational setting
• Ability to carry out general repairs, planned maintenance, and reactive fault-finding
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices
• Flexible approach to working hours on a rota basis between 6am - 10pm
• A positive, can-do attitude with good problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• Experience working with conveyor belt systems or automated warehouse equipment
• Basic electrical or mechanical knowledge
• Previous experience supporting facilities or site maintenance across a distribution centre

• Retail Trust:
  Free online support and counselling service
• Employee Support Fund:
  Non-repayable loans to help in times of need
• Speak Up:
  Confidential service to report any workplace incidents

• Enhanced Parent Policy
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Length of Service Scheme recognising your loyalty and contribution

• Skillshub:
  Online learning management system to develop your skills
• Pep Talk:
  Access to hundreds of motivational talks from professionals

• 20% discount within Screwfix retail stores
• Discount on all company stock
• Hapi App:
  Access to retail, gym, and lifestyle discounts

• People Forum Committee:
  Have a say in shaping the future of our business
• Company Engagement Events and team activities
• Charity Events:
  Opportunities for everyone to get involved
• Peakon Surveys: A platform for your voice to be heard