Caretaker/Management Operative

About the Role

As a Facilities Management Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring our occupied sites operate efficiently and safely while delivering an excellent customer experience. You will be the first point of contact for many facilities-related issues, working closely with employees, contractors, and the wider facilities team to maintain a high standard across the site.

This is a varied, hands-on role that requires a proactive approach, strong customer service skills, and pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Customer Support

• Manage all incoming and outgoing site post.
• Conduct contractor and visitor inductions and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a key contact for facilities-related issues, ensuring queries are resolved efficiently.
• Liaise with contractors and the wider facilities team to ensure reactive maintenance tasks are completed.
• Represent the Facilities Management function on-site and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Escalate building or service concerns to the client and management teams when required.
• Carry out routine site inspections, identifying and reporting faults or issues.

General Building Maintenance

• Basic cleaning of kitchen and washroom areas, including replenishing consumables and emptying bins.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including:
  • Tightening or replacing door handles, catches, and toilet seats.
  • Adjusting monitor arms and furniture fittings.
  • Minor fabric and building repairs.

Basic Electrical Tasks

• Replace desktop fuses and lamps.
• Check power supplies from sockets to workstations.
• Inspect and reset distribution board breakers where appropriate.

Basic Plumbing Tasks

• Isolate water supplies when required.
• Unblock toilets, sinks, and urinals.
• Tighten waste fittings.
• Descale water boilers and related equipment.

Additional Duties

• Make simple HVAC adjustments.
• Assist with routine fire alarm testing.
• Complete and update tasks logged through the CAFM system.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.
• Has a proactive, can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Is confident working independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Maintains a professional manner and smart appearance at all times.
• Works safely and responsibly within their level of competence.
• Has experience in facilities, maintenance, building services, or a similar environment (preferred).

What You'll Bring

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic maintenance knowledge across building fabric, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.