Facilities Operative - Whitefriars Canterbury - Savills Management Resources : Job Details

Purpose of the Role

In general, the post-holder is expected to be flexible and undertake duties as required by Management, including performing hands-on routine and reactive maintenance to buildings, facilities and infrastructure including basic DIY standard plumbing, joinery and painting.

Key Responsibilities

• Will have good maintenance skills e.g. changing light bulbs, fixing breakages etc.
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated. The ideal candidate will have initiative and undertake tasks as needed and with little or no instruction.
• Be a rapport builder and someone who takes pride in ensuring tenants and visitors have an enjoyable experience.
• Excellent communications skills and an ability to identify and resolve problems, always providing a high standard of customer service.
• To deal with any matters as directed by his/her line manager.
• In general, the post-holder is expected to be flexible and undertake duties as required by Management.
• To report any defect or health and safety concern, no matter what its nature, to your line manager.
• To attend training courses as directed by his employer Savills, also completing regular Toolbox talks.
• First port of call for all maintenance repairs to common areas, and callouts.
• Perform hands-on routine and reactive maintenance to buildings, facilities and infrastructure including basic DIY standard plumbing, joinery and painting.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are reinforced and clearly highlighted at all sites.
• Manage contractors that arrive on site effectively where required, and make sure they adhere to the Savills site rules.
• Frequent checking of the Facilities job cards to ensure all allocated work is dealt with efficiently and effectively.
• Assist with DSE requirements.
• Perform building checks and testing including fire alarms and extinguishers.
• Respond to emergency requests as required.
• Assist with Office moves, moving furniture and specialist equipment.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Must have a good facilities background ideally with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Be part of a wider team and happy to complete training where required for site, including Tool box talks.
• Must be a hands-on person used to physically demanding work.

Working Hours - 08:00am – 17:00pm Monday – Friday 45 hour week

Salary - £12.40

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