Facilities Operative
New Malden
£28,000 - £32,000 + Excellent Benefits
Role
As a key member of the facilities team, this role will provide hands-on support to the care, maintenance and improvement of the Northrop Grumman Burlington House facility at New Malden. A significant focus of this role will include painting and decorating works across Burlington House, contributing to a major ongoing improvement project. The role will liaise across the NGUKL support functions of health, safety, environment and security to ensure the working environment is optimised to enable the on-site delivery teams to execute their critical missions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Assistant Facilities Manager in maintaining and improving the working environment at Burlington House.
* Carry out general maintenance and repair tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, and painting and decorating.
* Undertake painting and decorating works as part of a major refurbishment initiative at Burlington House, ensuring high standards of finish and minimal disruption to site operations.
* Conduct routine and reactive inspections of building systems, equipment, and facilities to identify and address faults or safety concerns.
* Respond to reactive maintenance issues such as lighting failures, leaks, and minor urgent repairs.
* Escort and supervise contractors and suppliers on-site to ensure compliance with health, safety, and security protocols.
* Move, assemble, and install office furniture and equipment to support site operations and office layout changes.
* Assist with access arrangements, including unlocking/locking areas and supporting contractor or suppliers checking in.
* Manage and maintain cleaning tools, materials, and supplies, ensuring proper storage and availability.
* Deputising for the Deputy Facilities Manager as directed.
* Adhere to company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all staff and visitors.
General Operational Duties
* Supervise the work of the contracted cleaning team and ensure quality standards are met.
* Carry out gardening, basic landscaping, and litter clearance to maintain external areas.
* Monitor and report on inventory levels of cleaning materials, tools, consumables, and furniture, and assist with reordering as required.
* Support waste management across the site, including recycling and safe disposal of general and special waste.
* Assist with weather-related duties such as gritting during icy conditions and clearing leaves or debris from walkways.
* Attend regular facilities team meetings and contribute to ongoing site improvements.
* Support office moves and space refits, including furniture relocation and ensuring power access as needed.
* Ensure all activities are carried out in line with NGUKL policies, procedures and UK Health & Safety legislation.
* Provide support to other NGUKL locations as required and directed by facilities team leadership.