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Grounds and General Maintenance Operative

GEDU59 open roles

Pay
£27,500 – £32,000 a year
Where
London, United Kingdom
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. GEDU postings stay open a median of 12 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.3%7 days
  4. 19.3%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
This job: posted 13 days ago

GEDU median: 12 days open

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Job Description

Department: Estates and Facilities

Location: Greenford Campus (On-site)

Type of Contract: Permanent / Full Time

Salary: £27,500 - £32,000

ROLE PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this role is to deliver comprehensive maintenance services across the campus. This includes maintaining the grounds and green spaces surrounding the campus, as well as performing general maintenance tasks within the buildings to ensure both outdoor and indoor areas are safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grounds Maintenance:

  • Install, maintain, and manage seasonal plants, bushes, trees, and green spaces.
  • Mow, trim, fertilise, mulch, and edge lawns and gardens.
  • Prune and trim trees and shrubs to support healthy growth.
  • Maintain clear and tidy green spaces, including car parks and pathways, removing debris, litter, and fallen leaves.

General Building Maintenance:

  • Perform skilled maintenance tasks such as repairing and replacing ceiling and flooring tiles, painting, and decorating.
  • Conduct minor repairs including unblocking toilets, changing locks, and replacing light bulbs.
  • Handle basic electrical and plumbing maintenance, such as changing fuses and fixing leaks.
  • Carry out routine checks and maintenance of building systems and equipment.

Cleaning and Upkeep:

  • Clean and maintain external areas including low-level windows, signage, benches, poles, and fences.
  • Manage snow removal and gritting of car parks and pathways as needed.
  • Empty external bins and ensure cleanliness of outdoor areas.

Equipment and Machinery Management:

  • Maintain and service gardening and general maintenance equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, and tools.
  • Ensure all equipment is in good working condition and adhere to safety standards.

Health and Safety Compliance:

  • Conduct routine health and safety checks and risk assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies and other relevant regulations.
  • Support the facilities team with minor capital works and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Additional Duties:

  • Assist the cleaning team with interior housekeeping duties as required.
  • Support the facilities team with preventative maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Assemble and move furniture as needed.
  • Conduct testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting systems.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports for completed work and inspections.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous experience in grounds and general maintenance roles within commercial or institutional settings.
  • Practical knowledge of gardening techniques and general building maintenance
  • Ability to use and maintain a range of gardening tools and equipment safely.
  • Familiarity with COSHH requirements and safe handling of chemicals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle manual tasks and repairs.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible and proactive approach with a positive attitude.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

  • Maintain and enhance healthy, clean and aesthetically pleasing outdoor areas and green spaces
  • Improving functionality and safety of buildings through efficient completion of building repairs and maintenance task
  • Conduct regular checks and risk assessments to maintain a safe environment
  • Regular inspect all tools to ensure they are safe and functional for use

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • The Grounds and Maintenance Operative will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:
  • to GBS values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
  • to GBS’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GBS’s Environmental Policy.
  • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus.

What We Offer:

  • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
  • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
  • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
  • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
  • Reward and recognition programme
  • £500 award employee referral scheme
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus

About Us

GEDU Global Education is a dynamic and innovative group of education providers.

Across our institutions, programmes are designed to have a direct impact on the lives of our students, apprentices and trainees; to equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for success in their chosen field.

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