Grounds and Building Maintenance Operative

6 months ago

Sandwich, United Kingdom Discovery Park Management Ltd Full time

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Grounds and Building Maintenance Operative to join our team. Playing a pivotal role in our 220-acre Science & Technology Park, the main purpose of our Grounds and Building Maintenance Operative is to maintain high standards of aesthetics in landscaping, gardening, and building upkeep ensuring an outstandingly well-kept, safe, and visually appealing environment.

This will incorporate all internal and external fabrications and the grounds surrounding the facilities themselves ensuring the environment is kept to an exceptional standard for our tenants and vibrant community.

**Responsibilities**:
In this role, your duties will be diverse and determined by schedules set by the Estates Manager. You will need to be flexible and work in different areas of the business as needed. Your essential responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- **Mowing and Lawn Maintenance**: Regularly cutting the grass and ensuring lawns are well-kept.
- **Hedge Maintenance**: Trimming and shaping hedges to maintain their appearance and health.
- **Roof Lines and Gutter Maintenance**: Cleaning and maintaining roof lines and gutters to ensure proper drainage and prevent blockages.
- **Internal Carpeting**: Installing and maintaining carpets within the premises.
- **Painting**: Carrying out painting tasks to maintain the aesthetic and condition of the property.
- **General Maintenance**: Performing various other maintenance tasks as required to keep the property in good condition.

The Grounds and Building Maintenance Operative core working hours are as follows:
07:00 To 16:30 Monday to Friday.

Accumulative 1-hour unpaid breaks broken down as agreed with management based on a full working day.

Average of 42.5hrs per week - work annualised.

**Note**: Management reserves the right to vary working hours to extend available working hours across seasonal changes to maintain safety across the site during the winter months and across the seasons.

**Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Proven proficiency in landscaping, gardening, and maintenance of outdoor areas. Able to work with management to create maintenance schedules.
- Ability to operate and maintain maintenance equipment like lawn mowers, tractors, and power tools.
- Skills in basic carpentry, painting, and general repairs.
- Strong ability to keep detailed records of completed works, maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
- Must be physically fit and have the ability to perform demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods.
- Ability to diagnose issues and determine effective solutions. Capacity to handle unexpected problems and adjust plans as needed.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively.
- Experience and understanding of adhering to safety regulations, procedures, and best practice.
- Strong collaboration skills to work well with other maintenance staff, contractors, and management.
- Provide flexibility and willingness to assist others and take on varied tasks as needed.
- Ability to address maintenance requests and complaints promptly and effectively.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability and passion for maintaining high standards of aesthetics in landscaping, gardening, and building upkeep.
- Full, clean driving licence.

**Desirable**:

- Basic computer skills to aid scheduling and record-keeping.
- Versatility in Task Management to handle a wide range of tasks, from routine maintenance to special projects.
- Strong knowledge and experience of safety procedures to create and implement safety procedures for all required tasks.
- Training / certification / Formal training for ticket for tractor, mower, spraying, cherry picker, forklift truck and chain saw/

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,415.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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