Facilities Operative

Role Description

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday + the occasional Saturday

Our client is seeking an experienced Facilities Operative to join their team. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving their world-class facilities across the full business portfolio.

In this varied and hands-on role, you will be responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities including repairs, inspections, plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, routine upkeep, and planned improvement works. You will operate across all three of their sites in Bermondsey, Bromley & Eltham ensuring each environment is safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose

We are looking for someone with proven practical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to manage their own workload effectively across multiple locations

Key Responsibilities:

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Undertake general maintenance for all our facilities.

• Undertake painting works including surface preparation, removal of existing. coatings, and appropriate protection of surrounding areas prior to application.
• Undertake plumbing work, such as fixing leaks, unblocking drains, gutters, shower fitting and more.
• Preparation of the facilities for events.
• Regular checks and repairs on lights, toilets seats, broken chairs.
• Completing work in accordance with standards and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Working to operational procedures, safe working practices and Health and Safety procedures.
• Event support to the Head of Facilities and maintenance colleagues on event days.
• Coordinated with external contractors and club staff across various sites.

• Building compliance duties.
• Ensure maintenance records and inspections as required.
• Testing, maintenance and compliance of safety systems (emergency lighting, PA, access control and CCTV) .
• Key holder of the building and at the end of day securing the building.
• To respond to any fire alarm, intruder alarm activations outside the business hours (when required) .
• Liaise with other departments to ensure safe operations.
• Test all safety systems prior to events.
• Liaise with Head of Facilities//Safety Officer to ensure health and safety compliance pre-event.
• To complete 72 hours, 48 hours pre-event safety checks (PA Systems, lighting, etc).
• Liaise with the Head of Facilities/Safety Officer during events to ensure smooth running of even.t

General Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including safeguarding, health and safety policies.
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, always maintaining a professional image when representing the business.
• To always maintain a flexible approach to work
• To promote equality, diversity and inclusion, in line with our EDI Strategy

Essential Requirements / Qualifications:

• A sound knowledge of basic building, plumbing & maintenance skills.
• The ability to use a range of manual and power tools in a safe and operate manner.
• Experience working in a Public Event Environment.
• Worked as part of a team alongside other trades/professionals to complete tasks/projects.

Desired Requirements / Qualifications:

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience (not essential).
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Remain calm under pressure.

• Desire for continuous personal improvement.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and unassisted.
• Able to manage time well and meet deadlines.
• Show good attention to detail.
• Complete maintenance projects to a very high standard.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!