General Operative
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per Annum
Working Hours: 42 hours average [12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off shift rotation]
Location: FCO Cheltenham, GL51 0EX
This role and contract sit within our Facilities Management sector of G4S where we aim to improve the lives of people across the UK and Ireland by creating productive, safe and smooth working environments.
We are looking for a General Operative to join our team based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Are you organised, proactive and resourceful with good communication and organisational skills? Then this is the role for you!
As General Operative you will operate to deliver planned and reactive maintenance as allocated by the supervisor or line manager and responding as necessary to all incidents as directed to minimise business disruption and operational down time.
Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing on-site contractors as required.
Undertaking general planned and reactive maintenance duties to assist the shift team.
Carry out other tasks as and when required by management.
Responding to defects, faults and client requests.
Maintaining records and producing simple reports as required.
Identifying material requirements.
Developing and maintaining day to day contact with client representatives.
Adhering to corporate security policies.
This is a full time role working 42 hours per week, 12 hour shifts on a 4 on 4 off rotation basis
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Essential Criteria:
Handy person skills - DIY-based or semi-skilled.
English language skills.
General overview of plant and equipment.
Microsoft Office familiarity – limited to Word and Excel.
Basic Knowledge of IT including email and calendar.
Previous experience of general FM and/or maintenance works.
Ability to obtain DV clearance.
Creating a clean, safe, healthy and secure environment for people to work in is vital. Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals and schools. You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses.
Whether you are looking for a cleaning role, a plumber, an electrician or to work in customer services you will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits.
Benefits:
2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment.
Annual retention bonus of £2,000 (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to maintaining clearance requirements.
33 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays.
Progression, training and development catered to you.
Charity work.
Refer A Friend incentives.
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plan.
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
Confidential Counselling Services.
24/7 support specialising in health and medical.
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required.
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