Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Mccann Erickson SA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in the UK is seeking a Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant to manage various maintenance tasks and yard care. Responsibilities include physical labor, tool operation, and compliance with safety regulations while ensuring a clean and functional environment. A competitive benefits package is provided, alongside opportunities for personal growth in a vibrant workplace.

Benefits

Competitive financial package

Access to on-site gym

Free car parking

Outdoor heated pool

Qualifications

• Strong adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks outdoors.
• Friendly and proactive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Conduct lawn care, pruning, and planting.
• Maintain irrigation systems and pool compliance.

Skills

Physical ability for manual tasks

Ability to operate machinery and tools

Competent in use of IT

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Full driving license

Education

Pool Plant Maintenance training

Health and Safety (IOSH) training

First Aid at Work certification

Fire Marshal training

Tools

Various maintenance tools

IT Software

Job description

Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant

ID 5745

Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant

About Us...

Ghosts. A swimming pool. Two cats. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different.

Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. That’s why we’re on the look‑out for the people who can contribute to making great work. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact.

We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for a Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant to come and join us. Armbands optional.

The Part You’ll Play as a 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.

Under the direction of the Senior Gardener, undertake:

• 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

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, undertake:

• 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

As a Maintenance Assistant You’ll Bring…

Must have:

• 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

Nice to have:

• 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

As a Maintenance Assistant You’ll Have Access To…

• 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 heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!).

The Truth…

Working with McCann will be a journey, it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of.

McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

McCann is a disability-confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process. We are working to make our website and processes more accessible, if you encounter any issues and would like this information in an alternative format, or if you need further support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail] for any adjustments you may need to perform at your best.

McCann helps brands build the most meaningful brand platforms that drive exponential growth and leave a lasting impact on culture. Founded 100+ years ago with their own platform, “Truth Well Told”, McCann is the world’s leading advertising agency network, creating some of the most creatively and commercially impactful advertising globally. McCann is the founding unit of McCann Worldgroup marketing services company, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).