Maldon Salt have been makers and merchants of salt since 1882. For four generations we have been hand-harvesting our world famous, pyramid-shaped flakes, which are loved by chefs and foodies the world over.
We are passionate about inspiring, creating and celebrating great taste. We are driven by our company values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Drive and Growth. Though we have been in business for more than 142 years, we are still a growing team with a focus on innovation. Maldon Salt sales and demand have risen significantly over the past few years, and we are excited about our plans to continue to grow.
Due to our continuing growth plans, we are looking to recruit additional Salt Operatives at our site in Goldhanger, Essex.
About the role:
- Responsible for completing routine maintenance, undertaking repairs and tackling a range of other practical tasks
- Point of contact for basic and routine maintenance tasks across the entire business
- Provide hands on support to assist Engineers when required
Responsibilities:
- Plumbing – To resolve basic plumbing issues across the business
- Decorating - Painting walls and ceilings, doors and door frames and other cosmetics across the business
- Repairs and Maintenance – Carry out repairs on doors and cladding. Installing various fixtures and fittings
- Outside Works – Some outside works such as guttering repairs and some landscaping duties
- Tiling and some carpentry work
- General upkeep of site buildings and yard areas.
- Other facility maintenance duties
- Support to Multi-Skilled Engineers when required
- Any other reasonable duties as requested
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
- Familiar with general maintenance tasks
- Familiar with skills such as plumbing, painting, tiling, carpentry etc
- Able to work effciently and safely either alone or as part of a team
- Basic food hygeine
- Effective verbal and written skills
Key Behaviours:
- Open and authentic in their interactions matching actions and words, building trust and support with others
- Works collaboratively with immediate and extended teams, building common agendas, aligned objectives and delivery plans
- Demonstrates clear ownership, ambition and pride in the business and the local team’s performance
- Creates a clear, stretching future vision for the site and motivates employees to contribute their best to its achievement
- Understands the need to meet flexible hours when required
- Takes pride in their approach to work
- Has a clear, consistent focus on improving ways of working
- Supports a culture of continuous improvement
- Motivates others to work together through effective team work
- Takes personal responsibility to ensure results are delivered
- Displays the Maldon Values, namely, innovation, integrity and teamwork
Qualifications:
- This role requires regular travel between multiple sites, including locations not accessible by public transport. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential.
- Experience in a Handyman or Facilities Technician role is essential or advantageous
Working Hours & Location
- 23.25 hours per week, ideally worked over 3 days per week. with a 15-minute paid, and 30-minute unpaid break per day, however we can offer a flexible working pattern.
- Wycke Hill Business Park, Maldon, CM9 6UZ, Oval Park, Hatfield Road, Langford, CM9 6WG & Longwick Farm Joyces Chase, Goldhanger, CM9 8AW.
Salary & Reward Package
- £22,000 per annum (actual salary, pro rata to 3 working days per week). Paid monthly. Paid overtime
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- 1 week company sick pay after successful probationary period, increasing to 3-weeks Company Sick Pay (after 12 months service)
- Life Assurance (4 x basic annual salary, after 6 months service)
- Income protection (after 3 months service), payable at 75% of basic salary, for up to 5 years (subject to approved claim by insurance provider)
- Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months service), and option to add dependants/family, self-funded by employee
- Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (4% matched contributions)
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts to high street retailers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Events
- Free refreshments, such as, tea and coffee
**Closing date: 23 June 2026 – may close sooner if a high volume of applications is received.
If you require any further information, please contact People & Culture Department:
Tel: 01621 502321 or 01621 770632 or email: [email protected]
To apply, email your CV to: [email protected]
**No Agencies
Pay: £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- The locations for the role are not serviced by public transport, therefore please confirm that you have the ability to drive to and from Maldon and Langford (just outside of Maldon)
Experience:
- Handyman/Facilities/Maintenance: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
