Maintenance Operative Driver


Company:	South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Salary:	from £25,949 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	South Yorkshire
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen within our Estates & Facilities section for a Maintenance Operative Driver, to cover various stations within South Yorkshire.

The overall purpose of the role is to support the safe and effective running of Fire Service premises by carrying out basic maintenance, porterage, caretaking and driving duties across South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue sites. This is a varied and responsive role where no two days are the same, requiring the postholder to think on their feet, communicate regularly with the Helpdesk and stations, prioritise jobs, and adapt quickly to changing operational needs, including supporting incidents with refreshments, welfare supplies and operational items when required.

The key duties will include the following (please see job description for full details):

• Carrying out basic maintenance, minor repairs, routine cleaning and grounds-related tasks across Fire Service premises, ensuring work is completed safely and to an appropriate standard.

• Providing a responsive porterage and driving service, including collecting and delivering mail, equipment, operational items and other goods between stations and Service locations as required.

• Communicating regularly with the Helpdesk, stations and relevant departments to prioritise jobs, update progress, close completed tasks promptly and escalate urgent issues where needed.

• Supporting operational needs and extreme circumstances, including delivering welfare supplies, refreshments and operational items to incidents or locations at short notice.

• Undertaking routine safety, security and compliance checks once trained, including fire alarm tests, fire door inspections, water hygiene checks, plant room checks, van checks and contractor support.

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