Estates Service Operative

Environmental Services Operative Vacancy

The Environmental Services Operative team are responsible for the delivery of a flexible customer facing environmental services that ensure that the Group's properties and neighbourhoods are safe, kept to a high standard and compliant with legislation and Group policy.

Main duties and responsibilities

* Deliver neighbourhood cleaning and removal services to agreed standards, time frames and quality.
* Ensure the safety of the building by dealing with any minor maintenance problems e.g. the inspection and replacement of failed light bulbs and completion of lock changes.
* Report any incidents, accidents or disturbances that are deemed likely to present a risk to the customers, employees or property.
* Carry out weekly, monthly and annual planned maintenance tasks comprising of - call points, checks on fire alarm systems, emergency lighting checks, temperature checks monitoring for Legionella, AOVs, PAT testing, window restrictors and Fire Door inspections.
* Report and record all breakdowns and defects of property and installations e.g. lifts, Fire Alarms, Emergency Lights in a timely manner.
* Liaise with the local Neighbourhood Services Team regarding vacant properties within the area, notifying them of breaches in security.
* Report any issues highlighted by the customers while present on site.
* Ensure entrances to roofs and plant rooms are kept locked and secure at all times.
* Apply the permit to work process as and when required to allow sub-contractors access to the building and the roof. Keep a record of all lawful visitors to roofs in the specified format.
* Complete any associated clerical and I.T. work such as inspection reports, audits, assessments and the ordering of any required parts as and when needed, subject to approval from the Facilities Supervisor.

Education and Qualification

* NVQ level 1-2 or relevant equivalent experience
* Fire Door Inspection
* Health and Safety Awareness in Facilities Management Duties
* A trade related background in repairs and inspections
* A proven track record of working both independently and as an effective team member

Full UK driving license is required



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