Facilities Management Operative - North East England

Arqiva Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm is seeking a Facilities Management Operative in North East England. The role involves supervising service providers, conducting inspections, and maintaining facilities. Applicants should have experience in facilities management, strong safety knowledge, and a valid driving license. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including paid overtime and training opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £28,000 base salary

Paid Overtime

Company vehicle

6% pension contribution

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Access to flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Professional certification or experience in facilities management is advantageous.
• Highly experienced in using relevant tools and machinery safely.
• Flexibility in working hours and locations, including emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise third-party service providers to ensure adherence to contracts.
• Conduct regular inspections for safety and maintenance compliance.
• Respond to facilities-related emergencies promptly.

Skills

Time Management

Communication skills

Project management

Site and Facilities Management skills

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Professional certification in facilities management

Tools

Plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Facilities Management Operative – North East England

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Purpose

Maintains Arqiva's facilities, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services such as cleaning, maintenance, catering, access and physical security, and energy management.

Job Description

Facilities Management Operative

Location

This role is based in the North East England covering Newcastle Upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland and surrounding areas.

We Offer

• Up to £28,000 base salary
• Paid Overtime
• Company vehicle
• 6 % pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Training provided to support City & Guilds certifications

Accountabilities

• Supervise third‑party service providers to ensure adherence to contractual obligations
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure facilities are well‑maintained and compliant with safety regulations.
• Ensure physical security measures are in place and functioning effectively.
• Respond/ provide 1st level support to and resolve facilities‑related maintenance issues and emergencies promptly.
• Perform planned site maintenance tasks and inspections on allocated sites / buildings across the Corporate and Technical estate.
• Complete all maintenance and repair electronic forms and attach required photos providing accurate information.
• Perform site quality inspections on sites allocated to third‑party contractors.
• Deliver building fabric, grounds maintenance, fence and gate repairs as required.
• Deliver statutory site safety and compliance tasks e.g. Legionella, Fire, Asbestos.
• Maintain a Safety‑First working environment with the wider team.
• Respond to and resolve facilities‑related issues and emergencies promptly.
• Exceptional customer support and resolution feedback.
• Efficient time management within SLA / Productivity.
• Responsible for managing parts / inventory on their vehicles to enable 1st time fix.

Skills

• Time Management – ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communication skills – collaborate with cross‑functional teams, present technical info and provide training or support.
• Project management – ability to manage one or multiple projects or project tasks and meet deadlines.
• Power and Environment skills.
• Site and Facilities Management skills along with tools and safety equipment e.g. Plumbing, Drainage, Painting, Carpentry, Bricklayer, roofing, landscaping and grounds maintenance, heating and boilers.
• Health and safety – Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.

Knowledge & Experience

• A professional certification in facilities management or a related field or related experience is advantageous.
• Highly experienced in safely using a range of tools, equipment, and machinery relevant to the role.
• Flexibility in working hours / locations, incl. emergencies.
• Practical expertise in maintenance tasks plumbing, painting, carpentry, roofing, landscaping, and fencing, heating systems, boilers, drainage.
• Willing to upskill to take on new tasks.
• Successful history of managing van stock.
• Working knowledge of and able to apply Safety, Health and Environment legislation, policies and procedures.
• Clean driving licence.

Why Arqiva?

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity. Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most. With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, we’re committed to supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. Reward, Connection, Growth.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Telecommunications, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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