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Building Services Operative
Who are we?
Founded in 1992 and with over 250 employees, Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.
Galliard has a £4 billion portfolio of over 6,000 homes and 714,088 square feet of commercial developments under construction.
With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer.
The Position
Galliard Estate Management (GEM), part of Galliard Homes, are looking to recruit a Building Services Operative on either a full-time or part-time basis. The Building Services Operative will work across various developments in London, operating as part of a mobile team with a base office in Canary Wharf, London.
The role forms part of the wider Technical Services team undertaking a range of maintenance activities relating to fire protection assets at GEM residential sites under GEM management.
Duties include:
- Perform remedial works resulting from fire door inspections undertaken pursuant to Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
- Execute maintenance, and repair tasks as directed by management, ensuring all work is completed to high standards and in line with procedures and RAMS.
- Assist in the compilation of specifications for additional, quoted, and remedial works which arise.
- Undertake troubleshooting/ remedy activities related to some life safety systems including but not exclusive to AOV and emergency lights, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Minor decoration works including painting, caulking, and mastic application.
- Adjustments to carpentry items including doors and locks.
- Using both hand and power tools to complete a variety of works.
- Working within a team or autonomously to complete allocated tasks.
- Assessing issues at properties and deciding the best course of action and executing the work required.
- Assisting other team members as and when required at different sites and completing works in a safe and timely manner.
- To respond effectively to all defects scheduled by the Head of Technical Services
- Complete and submit completed works reports on a timely basis as part of the CAFM system information capture.
- Support inventory management of materials, tools, and equipment, and report any safety or risk-related findings promptly.
- Ensure compliance with GEM policies, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Engage in continuous professional development and attend internal training sessions and toolbox talks.
- Meet performance targets for project delivery, billable hours, and key performance indicators, and stay up to date with legislation and industry best practice.
- Act as a point of contact for clients, fostering positive relationships and promoting the company's reputation.
The Person
The Building Service Operative will have previous experience working on residential sites and/or in construction and maintenance. They will also meet the below criteria:
Essential:
- Proven track record completing a variety of building maintenance tasks.
- Experience in general joinery and carpentry tasks.
- Full clean driving licence for UK operations
- Be of a polite and professional demeanour.
- A proactive nature and hands-on approach.
- Smart, professional and presentable appearance.
Desirable:
- Previous experience undertaking basic electrical, decorating, plumbing and general domestic repairs.
- Previous experience undertaking maintenance and/or repair works to fire doors and related ironmongery.
- An understanding of fire door standards and inspections.
The Benefits
As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Private health care
- Critical illness insurance
- Matching contribution pension scheme
- Discretionary salary and bonus review
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Discount portal
- Volunteering
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's
