General Building Operative

Your New CompanyAmey provides facilities and estate management services covering 46 sites for National Highways throughout the United Kingdom, delivering compliance, planned and reactive maintenance, project and asset management, and essential services.

Location: 1st Floor, Temple Point, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, BS1 6NL

Working Hours: 07:00-15:00, Monday-Friday

Rate: £12.52 per hour (plus holidays)

Contract End Date: 25-Feb-2025 (With possibility of extension)Position Overview: This is a temporary position with a competitive hourly rate. The primary responsibility of this role is to carry out a range of daily mandatory and routine duties that facilitate the smooth running of the premises, ensuring all client requirements are met. The General Building Operative reports to the Team Leader.

Responsibilities and Key Tasks:

• Assist with general building tasks such as demolition, excavation, and site preparation.
• Support skilled tradespeople with their duties.
• Ensure the worksite is clean and safe.
• Handle and transport materials and equipment.
• Always follow health and safety regulations.
• Maintain all aspects of the site's computerised management system to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and KPIs.
• Communicate with suppliers via email and telephone, using Microsoft Office tools.
• Control site security and visitor/contractor access.
• Conduct daily site checks and log/action findings.
• Liaise with site management and key stakeholders to ensure efficient task programming.
• Prepare and process site paperwork for attending engineers/operatives.
• Ensure contractors operate within appropriate SHE processes and client HSE standards.
• Respond to reactive events such as fire alarm activations and emergency maintenance callouts.
• Uphold premises health and safety and COSHH compliance.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance duties as required.
• Provide porterage and logistical support services.
• Undertake statutory inspections and general monitoring of services.
• Act as part of the site emergency team (e.g., Fire Marshall, First Aid).
• Report all incidents, occupational illnesses, and emergencies.
• Performing general maintenance to both building and grounds, including cleaning, waste management, and winter gritting.
• Undertake mandatory training courses.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and record keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good understanding of health and safety and COSHH requirements.
• Good customer relationship skills.
• The ability to undertake basic building maintenance, maintenance person, security, or janitorial duties.

Person Specification:

• Presentable and approachable with a professional demeanour.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Customer-focused.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.

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