Facilities & Maintenance Operative – Flexible Hours

Croydon Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Croydon Council is seeking a practical, customer-focused Facilities Operative to support the safe operation of Council buildings across the borough. The role involves planned compliance checks, minor repairs, building inspections and assisting with security and moves.

You will work in a flexible, hybrid environment with possible evenings and weekends. A City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualification in maintenance is preferred, along with a current driving licence and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a facilities management, maintenance, caretaking or building environment.
• Practical knowledge of basic maintenance, including plumbing, electrical and decorating repairs.
• A City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualification in maintenance, caretaking or a building trade, or significant relevant practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled statutory and workplace compliance checks, including water temperature checks, emergency lighting, fire safety equipment, plant rooms and general building inspections.
• Identifying and reporting building defects, maintenance issues and health and safety concerns.
• Carrying out minor repairs and general handy-person duties, including basic plumbing, decorating, furniture repairs, re-lamping and minor building fabric works.
• Supporting and monitoring contractors attending Council sites.
• Carrying out routine inspections of Council equipment, including tools and ladders.
• Supporting the opening and closing of buildings and assisting with security checks.
• Setting up rooms and equipment for meetings, functions and events.
• Supporting office moves, deliveries and movement of furniture and equipment.
• Helping to maintain clean, safe and well-presented internal and external areas.
• Responding to reactive facilities issues across Council sites as required.

Skills

Practical

Proactive

Communication skills

Customer service

Risk assessments

Basic IT skills

Driving licence

Team player

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ in maintenance or building trades

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Croydon Council is seeking a practical, customer-focused Facilities Operative to support the safe operation of Council buildings across the borough. The role involves planned compliance checks, minor repairs, building inspections and assisting with security and moves.

You will work in a flexible, hybrid environment with possible evenings and weekends. A City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualification in maintenance is preferred, along with a current driving licence and good communication skills.