Join Our Facilities & Maintenance Team at Bakers

Are you practical, hands-on and someone who enjoys fixing things, solving problems and keeping everything running smoothly?

We’re looking for a reliable and proactive Facilities & Maintenance Operative (Handyman) to help look after our buildings, facilities and working environment across our sites in Brentwood and Witham, Essex.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. From general repairs and decorating to keeping our facilities in great condition, you’ll be helping to make Bakers a safe, well-maintained and welcoming place for everyone who works here.
As an independent, family-run manufacturing business, we take pride in looking after our people and our workplace. We’re looking for someone who shares that pride, has a practical, can-do attitude and enjoys being part of a friendly, hardworking team.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll help keep our sites safe, tidy and in good working order, taking on a variety of maintenance and practical jobs as needed.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Building and facilities maintenance: Helping maintain our offices, factory areas, staff facilities and outdoor spaces.
• General repairs and DIY: Assembling furniture, installing shelving, repairing fittings and tackling everyday maintenance jobs.
• Painting and decorating: Carrying out touch-ups, minor decorating and general improvements around the sites.
• Health, safety and housekeeping: Helping keep working areas clear, tidy and safe, and identifying and reporting any hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Supporting the wider team: Assisting with moving equipment, preparing work areas and helping with general site requirements when needed.

It’s a practical and varied role that suits someone who enjoys being busy, can turn their hand to different tasks and takes satisfaction in a job well done.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, resourceful and happy to get stuck in. You’ll be comfortable working independently, but equally happy to lend a hand and be part of the wider Bakers team.

Skills and Qualities

• Ideally, you’ll have:

  • Previous experience in a handyman, general maintenance, facilities or similar practical role.
  • Good DIY skills and confidence using basic hand and power tools safely.
  • A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to tackle a variety of maintenance tasks.
  • Good problem-solving skills and the initiative to spot what needs doing.
  • A responsible approach to maintaining a clean, safe and presentable workplace.
  • The ability to organise your workload, work independently and recognise when specialist assistance is needed.
  • Good communication skills and a helpful, team-focused approach.

  Relevant maintenance qualifications would be an advantage, but practical experience, reliability and the right attitude are just as important to us.

What Would Make You a Great Fit?

If you’re the sort of person who notices a loose fitting, a wobbly shelf or something that needs fixing and thinks, “I’ll sort that,” you could be just who we’re looking for!

We value people who take pride in their work, look after our facilities and equipment, and are happy to help colleagues when needed. A little common sense, plenty of initiative and a willingness to get stuck in go a long way at Bakers.

Why Work at Bakers?

Bakers is a family-run business that’s been growing and evolving since 1973. With continued investment in our facilities, technology and people, it’s an exciting time to become part of the team.

We’re proud of our friendly, down-to-earth working environment and believe that everyone has an important part to play in keeping the business running successfully.

What’s in It for You?

• A friendly, supportive team and a positive working environment.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and access to our on-site gym.
• Regular social events and opportunities to get involved in company activities.
• The chance to develop your skills and build a long-term career with an established, growing business.

As part of the Bakers team, you’ll enjoy:

• Salary dependent on experience
• Training and development opportunities
• Workplace pension
• Profit-related bonus after six months’ service
• Life assurance scheme
• 21 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Wellbeing at work programme
• Free on-site staff gym
• Regular social and team-building events

About Bakers

Established in 1973, Bakers is an independent UK label and packaging manufacturer with over 50 years of experience.

Our business continues to grow, with ongoing investment in our people, equipment and facilities, including our new site in Witham.

While we pride ourselves on our technology and manufacturing capabilities, it’s the people behind the business who make the real difference.

Our Facilities & Maintenance team plays an important part in making sure our workplaces are safe, practical and well looked after for everyone.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re a hands-on, practical person who enjoys variety, takes pride in doing things properly and likes being the person who gets things sorted, we’d love to hear from you.

This full-time position involves working across our Brentwood and Witham sites.

Apply Today

Think you’d be a good fit for Bakers?

Complete our online Job Application Form to apply for the Facilities & Maintenance Operative position.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Process

By submitting an application through our company website and completing our application form, you confirm that you agree to participate in our recruitment process and provide the information required to assess your suitability for the role.  As we work with apprentices and young people, safeguarding is an important consideration within our recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include appropriate references, right to work verification, employment history checks and, where relevant to the role, a DBS check. The nature and level of checks undertaken will be appropriate to the position.

If you want more information about the role, email Clare Coles, HR Manager @ clare.coles@bakerlabels.co.uk