Facilities Operative

Facilities Operative

Cambridge

Salary up to £26,298.72 per annum

Full time – Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday

We provide services to the University of Cambridge, maintaining and repairing their Key Worker Housing located in Eddington and properties across Cambridge. We look after over 1000 properties across Cambridge

About the Role:

We are looking for a Facilities Operative to join our team. Full training will be provided; however, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
• Demonstrating a concern for personal safety and the safety of others
• Reading, understanding and complying with the SHE Policy and Procedures
• Reporting and recording any personal injuries or occupational health concerns, and informing your line manager
• Planning and organising duties to ensure client satisfaction, compliance with the service specification, and adhere to industry best practices
• Providing support for other team members and managers
• Having a working knowledge of the operational services specification
• Following correct procedures in the event of an emergency i.e. fire, flood, accident or damage

Role Criteria:

• Ability to work alone and as part of the team
• Good written and verbal communication

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

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If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.