General Operative (Days)
| Company: | G4S |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,822.96 - £31,314.11 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cheltenham, GL51 0TS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Salary: £29,822.96 - £31,314.11 per annum
Working Hours: Permanent, Full time position, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday between 7am and 4pm
Location: Cheltenham
Excellent benefits package including a 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and a £2,000 annual retention bonus (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to achieving and maintaining clearance requirements
Looking for a New Challenge?
Are you a proactive individual keen to kickstart or advance your career in the Facilities Management industry
Do you possess great communication skills and a desire to learn a wide range of frontline maintenance skills
Why not join the G4S Facilities Management Team
About the Role
We are actively seeking an organised, proactive, and resourceful General Operative to join our frontline operational day team in Cheltenham. This role is ideal for an individual starting out in the Facilities industry or someone who is enthusiastic to receive first-class, supported training to broaden their technical capabilities.
As a General Operative, you will play a vital role in executing general planned and reactive maintenance duties, responding to defects, and safeguarding operations to minimise business disruption across our critical infrastructure
Responsibilities
Undertake general planned and reactive maintenance duties to support the Day Supervisor and engineering team
Manage and complete assigned work order activities efficiently via a mobile tablet/PDA device
Oversee and conduct the secure on-site escorting of external contractors
Respond promptly to identified defects, faults, and specific client service requests
Maintain accurate, compliant logbook records as directed by management
Ensure all allocated planned maintenance tasks are resolved within designated time frames
Proactively identify and report material requirements needed to complete ongoing maintenance works
Act as a professional G4S ambassador in all interactions with client and contractor representatives
Adhere strictly to corporate security, health, and safety policies to maintain a secure working environment