Facilities Maintenance Operative

Gallagher

London
Permanent
Full-time

27 days ago

Job Description:IntroductionIndulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and skilled Facilities Maintenance Operative to provide comprehensive facilities support to our AJG estate portfolio. The Facilities Maintenance Operative will be responsible for ensuring the technical maintenance and safety of our offices, managing building systems, overseeing improvement and repair works, and coordinating with on-site contractors. The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, adhere to technical instructions, and possess strong problem-solving abilities.
How you'll make an impact

Maintenance of building assets for the purpose of compliancy, supporting business outputs and creating a safe and pleasant working environment for staff and visitors.
Manage 3rd party contractors delivering planned and reactive maintenance/projects works.
Contractor induction and supervision - enforce security guidelines & permit system, training and inducting contractors where required (hot works, manual handling, working at height)
Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule for required areas, equipment and appliances
Plan and manage organic maintenance and improvement projects
Maintain building records and statutory documents to ensure all offices are compliant
Manage building services such as FCUs, emergency lights, fire alarms, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding
Maintenance of lighting, power distribution, electrical fault finding, PAT testing
Support the installation and commissioning of new plant, machinery and equipment
Building handover after any new refurbishments/fit outs by Real Estate Projects Team
Effectively manage time and be highly organised in repair schedules
Plumbing works, Joinery, Painting and Decorating
Maintain the security and fabric of the office and its contents
Proactively inspect fabric and assets resolving/escalating issues where required
Test/inspect equipment as required (security systems, portable appliances etc)
Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and company policies
Implement SHEQ measures and assure compliance
Mentor apprenticeships
Grounds maintenance as required
Carry out weekly fire alarm test

About you

Ability to communicate effectively, both internally and externally
IT literate
Pro-active can do attitude
Self-motivated
Ability to multi task, work under own initiative and remain customer focused whilst under pressure
Flexible approach to responsibilities and remit in a changing environment
High level of professionalism, trust and integrity
Basic knowledge of H&S regulations and requirements
Professional presentation and telephone manner
Discrete and flexible
Full UK driving licence
Experience in managing projects and contractors
Experience of working in a building maintenance environment

Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days
Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

Three fully paid volunteering days per year
Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
Critical illness cover
Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
Season ticket loan
Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
Emergency back-up family care
And many more…

We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a callback, leaving details, so we get in touch.Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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