Facilities Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing services provider is seeking a Facilities Operative to maintain the properties under their care across Cambridge. Responsibilities include ensuring high housekeeping standards, health and safety compliance, and teamwork. The role offers full training and a supportive work environment, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Access to EAP Counselling sessions

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
• Demonstrating a concern for personal safety
• Planning and organising duties to ensure client satisfaction

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Job description

Annual salary: up to £26,298.72

Facilities Operative

Cambridge

Salary up to £26,298.72 per annum

Full time – Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday

We provide services to the University of Cambridge, maintaining and repairing their Key Worker Housing located in Eddington and properties across Cambridge. We look after over 1000 properties across Cambridge

About the Role:

We are looking for a Facilities Operative to join our team. Full training will be provided; however, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
• Demonstrating a concern for personal safety and the safety of others
• Reading, understanding and complying with the SHE Policy and Procedures
• Reporting and recording any personal injuries or occupational health concerns, and informing your line manager
• Planning and organising duties to ensure client satisfaction, compliance with the service specification, and adhere to industry best practices
• Providing support for other team members and managers
• Having a working knowledge of the operational services specification
• Following correct procedures in the event of an emergency i.e. fire, flood, accident or damage

Role Criteria:

• Ability to work alone and as part of the team
• Good written and verbal communication

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Beth Dunford ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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