Maintenance Operative / Driver (MOD)
Location: Covering various sites within South Yorkshire
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)
Work Pattern: 8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Thursday, 8.30am-4pm Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,949 per annum (Grade 2) *To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.
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.
To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of:
* Basic DIY
* Understanding of Health & Safety in relation to the workplace
* Experience in the provision of a general porterage service
* Experience of providing excellent customer service.
The successful person, as a minimum, must:
* Possess a current full driving license
* Have basic DIY skills and knowledge
* Work according to Health and Safety regulations in relation to the workplace
* Be able to work out of hours to provide cover where necessary.
The key duties will include the following:
* 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.
Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 10 September 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 28 September.
Interested?
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New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.
All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with personal contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. 1/49th of your pensionable salary is added to your pot per year plus cost of living adjustments. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.
Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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Salary description
£25949.00 - £25949.00 per year