General Building Operative

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87Job Description:General Building Operative
Leicester
Great opportunity & Benefits! 

A well respected construction and facilities services provider currently engaged on a long term framework with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation service is seeking to expand their team with the addition of a General Building Operative to work on a Ministry of Justice scheme in the heart of Leicestershire.

The client is actively working on 60 secure premises throughout England and Wales and are motivated to maintain and deliver safe, clean and efficient facilities and this team plays an important part in ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance works are executed in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

As a General Building operative , you will be responsible for a range of duties including:
Working in a team to provide general maintenance tasks and support tradespeople on site.
Providing a professional assistance service to those requesting support including contractor escorting duties when required.
Completing tasks associated with DIY such as Decorating, hanging notice boards, building furniture, repair of items around the prison.
Checking appliances, fittings and general environment are in good working order and all defects reported to Team Leader.
General good housekeeping, including litter picking and landscaping around the grounds if required.
All other FM duties as required directed by team manager.

This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
The working pattern is 39 hours a week across a 7 day shift rota (15% uplift to salary provided).

We’re keen to hear from you if you have:
Solid experience in DIY/ general building maintenance – a Trade background would be highly advantageous plus a willingness to learn new skills, the ability to work well in a team.

What’s on offer?
As a well recognised national organisation, they offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. They are in the top 1% of Investors in People employers and they have a competitive reward and benefits program as well as a great Career progression plan, generous pension, competitive holiday entitlement, Flexible benefits, Discount portals, volunteering days and parking. This company offer all the support, tools and opportunity to embrace, support and reward individuals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and supportive employer with a healthy pipeline of work so if you feel you meet the necessary criteria then please forward your CV today!Location: East Midlands, Leicester