Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?
At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.
But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.
Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:
Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.
We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.
So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.
Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?
Main purpose of job:
To provide everyday maintenance to maintain and improve company assets
To ensure site / equipment is compliant with legal obligations and in line with Bleckmann and customer requirements
Ensuring compliancy from Health and Safety rules and regulations
To provide a cost saving alternatives to undertake minor on-site repairs within a required skill set
Tasks and responsibilities:
Working closely with all areas of the business, the role holder will conduct the following:
Weekly Testing and recording across dual sites
Planned maintenance activities including the Sprinkler system, Water flushing, Emergency & Internal lighting, fire alarm, sanitary ware, disabled refuge and any other activities as requested.
Carry out Minor Repairs, and follow schedule outlined on the reporting tool by shift managers and Ops (Kitchen, Bathroom leaks/plumbing, painting, and general property including external repairs)
Meet and Greet for contractors regarding Planned Preventative Maintenance, providing access, induction, permit, sign in, monitor visit, sign off works
Work with Facilities Coordinator & H&S to ensure PTW, RAMS and INS supplies pre visit
Assist with internal projects – Project Manager (New clients build) Tracking tool for end-to-end visibility
Respond to emergency repairs, element of ownership when prioritising tasks whilst reporting interruptions or concerns for Business Continuity Plan – document these repairs
Utility Monitoring, monthly tracking to support finance/charges
Identify and report cost saving initiatives when completing maintenance repairs to FM
Regularly audit tool kit and stock take on small consumables needed to support role
Member of H&S committee (attend monthly meeting)
Member of Facilities committee (attend fortnightly meeting)
Candidates must have a driving licence to cover dual sites
Profile:
Training - Electrical safety certificate, water hygiene
Working at height (MEWP licence and MHE)
Experience in refurbishment, and repair work.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures in a warehouse environment
Knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation, CAMS systems and Statutory compliance
Agilities
Team Management - You are a team player who is collaborative and works with the team. You understand your strengths and use these to add value to the wider team.
Problem Solving - You seek out responsibility for taking on challenges within your team or function, taking on board the opinion and feedback of others. You are brave enough to speak up even when your view is different to others, challenging in a constructive way. You demonstrate tenacity and have the courage in your convictions, even with setbacks and challenges, but you are astutely aware when to stop and escalate concerns.
Influence - You adapt your style to suit your audience to gain buy-in. You influence your team/peer group and upwards to line manager. You know your relevant internal contacts and actively engage with them.
Relationship Management - You build good cross-functional relationships with the purpose of delivering your own objectives. You proactively use your internal and/or external network effectively.
Inspirational Leadership - You clearly communicate and engage effectively with others across all levels and have credibility in your delivery. You are a role model for the values and lead by example.
Outward Focus - You keep up to date with external developments relevant to your role. You use your external awareness of best practice to support decision making and continuous improvement. You bring fresh thinking and new ideas to develop individual and functional performance.
What do we offer?
Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients’ successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:
Competitive salary
33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Life insurance
Competitive pension scheme
Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
Social Events
Exclusive Client Discounts
On site parking
At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).
