Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant

You’ll assist with general maintenance tasks and minor repairs on both a reactive and planned preventative basis, across our extensive grounds and office buildings.

Key responsibilities include assisting with basic building maintenance tasks, lawn care, pruning, planting, garden waste removal and general grounds maintenance. This role requires physical stamina, operating various tools and machinery, adherence to health and safety regulations, and effective communication with colleagues.

Please note, to ensure adequate cover and support, the hours of work for this role are 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, with some potential out of hours work. There may be some requirements to work different shift patterns while occasionally covering for the wider team.

• Mowing, strimming and fertilizing lawns
• Pruning hedges, shrubs and trees
• Planting flowers, trees and shrubs, and managing flower beds
• Irrigation system maintenance and repair
• Cover for Head Gardener and Apprentice Gardener during planned / unplanned absence

• Ensure electrical issues are dealt with such as changing bulbs, checking cross-phasing, use of extension leaders and monitor PAT
• Follow maintenance schedules for all sites, including preventive maintenance planning where applicable.
• Carry out minor joinery work
• Carry out minor electrical work
• Carry out minor maintenance and temperature adjustments for air conditioning units
• Maintain and monitor heating boilers
• Carry out property upkeep ensuring roofs and gutters are inspected and cleaned regularly
• Maintain the swimming pool, ensure COSHH compliance and keep appropriate records
• Report any pest issues
• Assist in office moves
• Assist with health and safety notices, audits and fire marshalling
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations in reporting potential hazard
• Cover for Maintenance Supervisor during planned/unplanned absence
• Be available for out of hours work
• Facilitate best business practice to improve services provided
• Check kitchens, maintain coffee machine, work with Bistro to stock and replenish sundry items, check fridges and dishwashers
• Collection of all recycling across the agency adhering to Green Policy guidelines on a regular basis

• Physical ability to carry out manual tasks and demanding labour as detailed above, such as manual handling requirements, often outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to operate machinery and tools, and perform basic repairs on buildings and grounds
• Competent in the use of IT
• A strong understanding of, and adherence to, health and safety regulations, including safe use of chemicals and equipment
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions, with clear and effective communication with supervisors, colleagues and contractors
• Friendly and proactive, with a customer service oriented focus
• Attention to detail in tasks such as planting, maintenance, and inspections to ensure high standards are met
• Ability to identify and resolve issues relating to grounds and facilities maintenance.
• Full driving licence as there may be some travel between sites

• Previous experience of working in a facilities environment is highly desirable
• Training and qualifications in Pool Plant Maintenance, Health and Safety (IOSH), First Aid at Work, and Fire Marshal are all requirements of this role – training will be provided by the company if they are not already held

• A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development.
• The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media.
• An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8 acre site, the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor…