About the Role
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We are looking for a Facilities Operative to join our team. You will be part of our Facilities Management (FM) team, delivering a range of Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance services to our clients. This is a key role in ensuring that maintenance, compliance, cleaning, and grounds tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
You will support the day-to-day operations of a school site, carrying out tasks such as setting up tables and chairs for lunch service, replacing locks, and performing general maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the facility. In addition, you will be responsible for statutory compliance duties for Mears Group, including flushing taps, checking boiler functionality, and undertaking manual handling tasks when required.
All work will be carried out in line with agreed protocols and timeframes, contributing to a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for staff, students, and visitors. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, pro-active, and possess good time keeping and organisational skills, along with a positive can- do attitude.
Role Criteria:
1. Experience in general maintenance tasks, including basic repairs and upkeep
2. Previous experience working within a Facilities Management (FM) environment
3. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work to agreed protocols and timeframes
4. Willingness to work weekends and participate in a rota-based schedule
5. Capable of working independently or collaboratively as part of a wider team
6. Good written and verbal communication skills for reporting and liaising with site staff
7. Understanding of statutory compliance duties (e.g. flushing taps, boiler checks)
8. Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks safely
9. Basic knowledge of cleaning standards and techniques for communal and specialist areas
10. Ability to use cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively
11. Comfortable setting up rooms for school activities (e.g. tables and chairs for lunch service)
12. Awareness of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
13. Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of service
14. Positive attitude and professional approach when interacting with staff, students, and visitors
15. Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills across Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance
16. Ability to identify and report faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly
17. Experience working in school or public building environments
18. Basic IT literacy for logging tasks or completing compliance records
Benefits we can offer you
19. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
20. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
21. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
22. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
23. Family friendly policies
24. Access to EAP Counselling sessions
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.