Facilities Operative

Kenneth Brian Associates Limited; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenneth Brian Associates Limited is recruiting for an On-Site Facilities Operative in Ashtead to maintain a professional premises. This practical and organised role suits someone who can manage day-to-day upkeep independently and support a busy working environment.

You will secure the site, perform routine safety checks, coordinate external trades, and carry out general repairs. The job also involves maintaining external areas, managing waste, and offering basic IT assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands-on caretaking or facilities support role.
• Good understanding of workplace safety and property compliance.
• Ability to undertake minor repairs and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Keep premises secure, well maintained and operating efficiently.
• Perform routine safety inspections and maintain records.
• Coordinate external tradespeople, oversee schedules and costs.
• Carry out general repairs and upkeep, including external areas.
• Provide practical support, including basic IT assistance.

Skills

Hands-on caretaking

Building maintenance

Facilities support

Workplace safety

Organizational skills

Communication

IT skills

Travel around Surrey

Job description

On-Site Facilities Operative - Ashtead

Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting for a practical and organised Facilities/Maintenance operative to take responsibility for the upkeep and day-to-day running of a professional premises in Ashtead. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining a well-presented environment, can manage maintenance requirements independently and enjoys supporting a busy working environment.

Key Duties

• Ensure the premises are secure, well maintained and operating efficiently, addressing any issues as they arise.


• Complete routine safety inspections and checks, keeping accurate records and ensuring relevant standards are maintained.


• Coordinate external tradespeople and service providers, overseeing work quality, schedules and costs.


• Carry out general repairs and upkeep, including maintaining external areas and managing waste and site supplies.


• Provide practical support for a variety of things, including basic IT assistance.

Experience & Skills

• Experience in a hands-on caretaking, building maintenance or facilities support position.


• A sound understanding of workplace safety, routine inspections and property compliance.


• Confident undertaking minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.


• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate external service providers.


• A reliable, approachable and self-motivated individual with good communication and IT skills, able to travel around Surrey and work occasional additional hours when required.

Desirable

• A relevant health and safety qualification or practical maintenance training.