Job title
Facilities Operative
Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)
Monday to Friday
Between 08:00 and 17:00 with 30 minute unpaid break (flexibility required to meet the needs of the business)
Job Responsibilities
The main role of the Facilities Operative will be to support the Regional Facilities Manager with all day-to-day activities. The Operative will oversee all building-related activities, preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and well-functioning. The Operative will maintain efficiency and administration systems, looking to improve and develop where necessary, and support compliance activity within each site.
1. Liaise with third party suppliers/contractors, monitoring performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring any work carried out is in line with Health & Safety regulations.
2. Support the Facilities department in delivering a consistent and efficient service across the site, including ensuring that all planned preventative maintenance schedules are up to date and that any remedial works are undertaken quickly.
3. Act as the first point of contact within the Facilities department to ensure phone calls are taken and queries are dealt with in a timely manner.
4. Monitor and respond to job requests, including liaising proactively and reactively with other staff and supply chain partners.
5. Ensure that supplier and contractor vetting, Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work, and Construction Design Management (CDM) processes are always used and are fit for purpose & works monitored for compliance.
6. Provide other administrative and operational/coordination support to the Regional Facilities Manager and to other staff within the site and in other departments as requested.
7. Maintain the building in a good state of repair and ensure all aspects of infrastructure are properly maintained (inclusive of plumbing, drainage, electrical, HVAC systems, door systems to gutter cleanliness and symphonic systems) and all service elements are delivered.
8. Maintain soft filing systems, ensuring consistency and support the management team where required.
9. Assist with compliance diary, alarm tests, landscaping, fire testing, pump tests, hosting third-party visits.
10. Assist with Ad-hoc requests.
11. Must be willing to travel to other sites as necessary to support the facilities department.
Applicant's Profile
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Basic knowledge of ground maintenance would be desirable, if not must be willing to be trained.
• Good level of competence in Math and English
• Previous experience working in similar roles within Facilities or similar is desirable
• Excellent written communication with the ability to prepare and proofread tender documents
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to read financial information and present financial reports
• Ability to work effectively both in collaboration with other teams and on own initiative
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize a high volume of incoming jobs
• Well-developed communicator both verbal and written
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience in dealing with customer requests and coping under pressure whilst maintaining focus is essential
• Driving License
• Professional and approachable attitude
• Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do' approach to work
• Reliable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Working time (%)
100
Position place
Europe, United Kingdom, England, Coventry (City of)
Years of experience in similar position
Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)
Driving license
Required
General information
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 53,000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.
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