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Grounds & general maintenance operative

Borehamwood
Permanent
Maintenance operative
£30,000 - £35,000 a year
Posted: 9h ago
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About the Role Our client is looking for a practical, self-motivated Grounds & General Maintenance Operative to join their Facilities Management (FM) team based out of Borehamwood. The role will cover the south of england including Herts, Greater London, Surrey, Kent and surrounding counties. The successful candidate must be able to drive and travel to each job location. A company vehicle will be provided. This is a varied and hands-on role covering indoor and outdoor maintenance across a wide range of sites – from public sector buildings, commercial offices and warehouses to void and rental properties. You’ll be responsible for carrying out general repairs and grounds maintenance to a high standard, working independently, and to tight deadlines. The role requires early starts, occasional late finishes, and frequent travel across the South of England (Herts, London, Surrey and surrounding areas). A company van and tools are provided. You’ll also support the quoting process by visiting sites, advising on required works, and feeding back to the internal team (who will handle pricing and admin). You’ll be the face of the Facilities Management team on-site, so professionalism, presentation, and a tidy finish are crucial. Key Responsibilities * Carry out a range of indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks including: * Minor plumbing (e.g. leaks, tap replacements) * General repairs (e.g. handles, hinges, fittings) * Grounds maintenance (e.g. grass cutting, hedge trimming, garden clearance) * Light landscaping (e.g. laying patios, gravel areas) * Cleaning, tidying and preparing void properties * Waste removal and general site clearance * Work independently to tight timeframes and project deadlines * Visit sites in advance to assess jobs and provide feedback to support quoting (no admin or pricing required) * Liaise with the company's clients on-site as required and represent the business professionally * Complete before and after documentation (photos) to demonstrate quality of work * Attend monthly and ad hoc planning meetings at the company's Hertfordshire head office * Ensure all tools and equipment are looked after and jobs are completed safely and efficiently Requirements * Previous experience in general property and grounds maintenance is vital * Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions * Physically fit and capable of manual work (e.g. heavy lifting, digging, laying paving) * Full UK driving licence (essential) * Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering a high standard of finish * Able to work unsupervised and manage your own time efficiently * Presentable, professional, and confident communicating with customers * Good level of spoken and written English * Must have the right to work in the UK * Willing to travel daily across the region and work early starts or later finishes as needed * Able to travel to Borehamwood for monthly team and ad hoc planning meetings What Is On Offer * Salary up to £35,000 * Company van, fuel and tools provided * Managed schedule and diary support * Full-time, permanent role in a growing FM team * Supportive and down-to-earth team culture * Opportunities to work on a wide variety of interesting sites

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