General Building Operative

The Opportunity

We have a role that has become available. 

We deliver planned and reactive maintenance, project and asset management and essential services, we help keep the sites we maintain, safe, clean and complaint.

Based at our Taff Well location, your role will be to carry out a range of daily mandatory and routine duties and functions that facilitate the smooth running of the premises, providing support for a safe and efficient operation whilst ensuring all client requirements are adhered to and met.

Position Overview:

• This is a full time, permanent position 

The primary responsibility of this role is to carry out a range of daily mandatory and routine duties and functions that facilitate the smooth running of the premises, providing support for a safe and efficient operation, requirements are adhered to and met monthly. Undertake duties relating to the building and surrounding grounds operations, in line with key Company Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) ensuring minimal disruption to the client’s daily activities.

The General Building Operative reports to the Team Leader

What will this role involve?

• Administrative functions: Maintain all aspects of the site computerised management CAFM system to ensure 100% compliance in meeting with the Statutory SFG20 and KPI’s.
• Communication with suppliers via email and telephone utilising supporting programmes such as Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook. Running diary entries, creating, and updating data on Excel spreadsheets and participating in Teams meetings.
• Opening, logging, acquiring authorisation and updating of all tasks with the required supporting documentation, tracking through to completion, closing of jobs and signing off to history on the above system.
• As the first point of call, control the site security and visitor/contractor visitations access.
• Responsible for the image and visual standard of the site taking ownership of any issue or concerns requiring attention
• Conduct daily self-assessment site walk-about checks and log/action findings
• Ensure the safety and management protocol associated with visitors and contractors.
• Liaise with site management to ensure issues are communicated, priorities and actions are understood, and updates are provided.
• Responsible for first line implementation of reactive events. For example, Fire Alarm activation, power outages and emergency maintenance callouts.
• Ensure the premises Health and Safety and COSHH compliance aspects are upheld.
• React and execute any general repairs and maintenance duties when required or requested.
• Undertake Statuary Inspections and general monitoring of all services, including but not limited to, the management of CCTV, weekly fire & lift alarm tests, security intruder alarm systems, Mechanical & Electrical systems, Fire & Water detection units, legionella and recording of water temperatures.
• Act as part of site Emergency Team i.e., Fire Marshall and First Aid as required for emergency control activities
• Report all incidents, occupational illnesses, and emergencies in relevant books/ documentation
• General maintenance to both building and grounds including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning, waste management, stocking of tea stations and toilet facilities, monitor & maintain stationery levels and winter gritting

What are we looking for?

• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, filing and record keeping
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Communication Competency: Verbal, Email generation, telephonic with a Teamwork mindset
• Good understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH requirements within a building environment
• Good customer relationship skills
• Knowledge and ability to undertake basic building maintenance, handyman, security, or janitorial duties
• Presentable, approachable with a professional demeanour
• The ability to work under own initiative and escalate matters resourcefully, yet have a team synergy mindset
• Good communication and written skills
• Customer focused
• Self-motivated and resourceful

In return:

If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service, dental and childcare vouchers