Group Grounds Operative

Pinewood Group Limited; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in film and entertainment is seeking a Group Grounds Operative to maintain cleanliness at their renowned studios. The role involves monitoring site standards, operating various cleaning equipment, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations while working in a dynamic team environment. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, healthcare, and various staff perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday with option to buy 3 additional days

Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical healthcare

Daily canteen subsidy

Gym and retail discounts

Volunteering allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial industry sector.
• Full driving licence.
• Relevant qualifications in Health and Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain studio cleanliness standards.
• Perform snow and ice clearance and refuse removal.
• Maintain and clean equipment like the Scarab Road sweeper.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

C1 driving license

Job description

Role summary

Reporting to the Head of Cleaning and Grounds (Shepperton), the Group Grounds Operative focuses on maintaining the cleanliness of the Studios.

Hours of work: 8 hours per day, between 06:00 – 15:00, Monday – Friday, with one weekend every 3 – 4 weeks.

Principle accountabilities

• Monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the studio site.
• Clean, sweep, and de-weed all roads, pathways, car parks, external lighting, and signage.
• Perform snow and ice clearance/gritting as required.
• Remove refuse, white goods, general rubbish, rubble, and pallets.
• Jet wash buildings and covered areas.
• Escalate any issues to the manager and/or facility services team.
• Maintain, clean, and report issues with the Scarab Road sweeper and electric vehicles.

Nature and scope

Most time is spent on the principle accountabilities. Tasks are mainly in-day with minimal planning horizons. Some technical training may be provided on-the-job. The role involves minimal autonomy with management providing direction. Adherence to Health and Safety is crucial.

Skills And Experience

• Relevant qualifications such as Health and Safety, forklift truck driving.
• C1 license preferred for driving the 7.5 Tonne Scarab.
• Experience and knowledge of the commercial industry sector.
• Strong team player with a focus on teamwork.
• Ability to troubleshoot and think laterally.
• Full driving licence.

Other information

• Location: Shepperton Studios
• Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus up to 7.5%.
• 25 days’ holiday, with option to buy 3 additional days, plus public holidays.
• Pension scheme: 5% employer contribution and 3% minimum employee contribution.
• Private medical healthcare from Bupa, including cover for pre-existing conditions, dental, and optical.
• Income protection up to 75% of salary.
• Life assurance of 4x annual salary.
• £3.20 daily canteen subsidy.
• Two days per year volunteering allowance for community involvement.
• Invest@Work Saving Account with Fidelity.
• Additional staff perks: gym and retail discounts, free film screenings, staff events.

Our values

• Teamwork
• Respect
• Integrity
• Pioneering
• Passionate
• Can-do attitude

Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2025.

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