Caretaker

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Management Operative to keep occupied sites safe, clean, and functional. You will be the first point of contact for facilities issues, working with employees, contractors, and the facilities team to maintain high site standards.

This role requires a proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently while upholding safe work practices and professional conduct on-site.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, building services, or a similar environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work safely and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently with initiative.

Aufgaben

• Manage all incoming and outgoing site post.
• Conduct contractor and visitor inductions and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a key contact for facilities-related issues, ensuring queries are resolved efficiently.
• Liaise with contractors and the wider facilities team to ensure reactive maintenance tasks are completed.
• Represent the Facilities Management function on-site and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Escalate building or service concerns to the client and management teams when required.
• Carry out routine site inspections, identifying and reporting faults or issues.
• Basic cleaning of kitchen and washroom areas, including replenishing consumables and emptying bins.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including tightening or replacing door handles, catches, and toilet seats.
• Isolate water supplies when required.
• Unblock toilets, sinks, and urinals.
• Tighten waste fittings.
• Descale water boilers and related equipment.
• Make simple HVAC adjustments.
• Assist with routine fire alarm testing.
• Complete and update tasks logged through the CAFM system.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Proactive mindset

Problem solving

Independent worker

Professional appearance

Safety-conscious

Jobbeschreibung

Caretaker/Management Operative

About the Role

As a Facilities Management Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring our occupied sites operate efficiently and safely while delivering an excellent customer experience. You will be the first point of contact for many facilities-related issues, working closely with employees, contractors, and the wider facilities team to maintain a high standard across the site.

This is a varied, hands-on role that requires a proactive approach, strong customer service skills, and pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Customer Support

• Manage all incoming and outgoing site post.
• Conduct contractor and visitor inductions and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a key contact for facilities-related issues, ensuring queries are resolved efficiently.
• Liaise with contractors and the wider facilities team to ensure reactive maintenance tasks are completed.
• Represent the Facilities Management function on-site and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Escalate building or service concerns to the client and management teams when required.
• Carry out routine site inspections, identifying and reporting faults or issues.

General Building Maintenance

• Basic cleaning of kitchen and washroom areas, including replenishing consumables and emptying bins.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including:
  • Tightening or replacing door handles, catches, and toilet seats.
  • Adjusting monitor arms and furniture fittings.
  • Minor fabric and building repairs.

Basic Electrical Tasks

• Replace desktop fuses and lamps.
• Check power supplies from sockets to workstations.
• Inspect and reset distribution board breakers where appropriate.

Basic Plumbing Tasks

• Isolate water supplies when required.
• Unblock toilets, sinks, and urinals.
• Tighten waste fittings.
• Descale water boilers and related equipment.

Additional Duties

• Make simple HVAC adjustments.
• Assist with routine fire alarm testing.
• Complete and update tasks logged through the CAFM system.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.
• Has a proactive, can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Is confident working independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Maintains a professional manner and smart appearance at all times.
• Works safely and responsibly within their level of competence.
• Has experience in facilities, maintenance, building services, or a similar environment (preferred).

What You'll Bring

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic maintenance knowledge across building fabric, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.