Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative

Location: Dinnington / North of England
Role Type: Field-based with warehouse support

Future Street Smart Waste part of Panda specialises in smart waste management solutions for the public and private sectors. We are the largest distributor of the Bigbelly smart waste platform and support its deployment across 15 countries in Europe.

As sustainability and smart cities continue to grow in importance, Bigbelly units are helping cities, councils, universities, shopping centres and other facilities reduce collection trips, increase waste capacity and lower CO2 emissions through solar-powered smart waste technology.

We are now looking for a hands-on Maintenance Operative to support our growing operation across the North of England and Scotland.

As Maintenance Operative, you will work closely with the Operations Manager and Operations Administrator to support the installation, cleaning, servicing and repair of Bigbelly units at customer sites. You will also assist with warehouse activity at our Dinnington site, including receiving, handling, storing, packing and preparing stock and spare parts.

This Maintenance Operative role would suit someone practical, reliable and comfortable working independently, with good attention to detail, strong customer focus and confidence using tools, equipment and job-scheduling systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for:

• Travelling to customer sites across the North of England and Scotland to complete scheduled work
• Carrying out cleaning, maintenance and repair work on Bigbelly units
• Supporting the installation of Bigbelly units in public spaces and customer locations
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, on time and to the required standard
• Liaising with the Operations Manager and Operations Administrator to plan and prioritise daily tasks
• Using a job-scheduling app to manage and complete assigned work
• Supporting the movement and delivery of Bigbelly units, parts and equipment
• Assisting with stock handling, packing, storage and preparation at the warehouse
• Inspecting tools, equipment and machinery and reporting any issues
• Communicating professionally with customers, colleagues and wider operational teams
• Supporting general warehouse and logistics activity when required
• Working in line with company procedures, health and safety standards and legal requirements

Some travel will involve overnight stays, particularly when supporting customer sites further afield. Weekend work may occasionally be required but is not the norm.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is practical, dependable and comfortable working in a hands-on role. You’ll need to be confident working independently, managing your time and representing the company professionally when visiting customer sites.

You’ll need:

• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent
• A full clean driving licence
• Practical technical experience and confidence using power tools
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to work safely and independently
• Awareness of health and safety requirements
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Confidence working to schedules and completing tasks on time
• The ability to work with colleagues, customers and teams at all levels
• Availability to travel across the UK, including overnight stays when required
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Ability to travel to Future Street warehouse locations in Europe if needed

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Previous experience in a maintenance, servicing or field-based role
• Experience working in a warehouse environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel
• Confidence learning new systems and job-scheduling apps
• Experience driving Luton vans with tail lifts
• A forklift licence
• Experience with vinyl or graphics application

Why Join Future Street Smart Waste?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business operating in the smart waste and sustainability sector. You’ll be working with innovative technology that is helping customers reduce collection trips, improve efficiency and lower environmental impact.

As Maintenance Operative, you’ll play an important part in keeping our Bigbelly units operating safely, efficiently and to a high standard for customers across the North of England and Scotland.

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

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