Job Title: Facilities Operative
Location: Luton
Salary: £30,848 – £31,773 basic per annum
Job type: Full Time
Harrods Aviation is a widely recognised leading company in the General (Private) Aviation industry. We are committed to employing the very best individuals who can demonstrate and deliver the very highest level of customer service.
Our Facilities Team keeps Harrods Aviation running smoothly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Often invisible to our customers, this talented team are the heartbeat of our operation, responsible for making sure everything is in the right place and works perfectly and looks immaculate.
Maintaining the luxurious surroundings that we are famous for is a full-time job, but it is worth it to ensure our customers enjoy an exceptional experience every time they visit us.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Identify and report maintenance issues, taking appropriate action where required.
- Regularly check all safety measures are in place and working.
- Ensure all jobs are completed within the necessary timeframes.
- Regularly reporting to the Facilities Manager with updates, issues to report and general feedback.
- Undertake inspections and prepare works lists.
- Note any essential or non-urgent work.
- Contribute to general property refurbishment.
- Undertake regular, preventative maintenance inspections and complete all relevant documentation included but not limited to Fire Alarms, Emergency light testing and Legionella checks.
- Undertake general maintenance duties as directed including plumbing, carpentry, identifying electrical faults and decorating.
- Escort contractors while on site ensuring they are aware of all H&S requirements; PPE and the area is safe to work for HAL staff.
- Ensure Contractors and suppliers carry out maintenance tasks on HAL facilities to the highest standards, including the checking of paperwork and standard of work.
- Liaise with relevant management on a regular basis to update them on issues, contractors on site and work to be carried out.
- Any other duties or management requests that may be deemed appropriate to the role.
Skills and Experience:
- Basic IT skills essential.
- Basic electrical knowledge.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a facilities/general maintenance and repair work including undertaking of PPM’s.
- Ability to work under own initiative with a positive and pro-active approach.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Understanding of Health & Safety regulations and compliance.
Note: You are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and work demand. This role also requires occasional travel between Luton and other Harrods Aviation locations, therefore a full UK driving license is essential, as is holding the right to live and work in the UK.
You will also need to have a 5-year checkable history in order to obtain an airport ID pass.
Benefits:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlements (dependent on shift pattern and pro-rated during first year dependent on start date
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Happy Birthday Day
- Harrods Retirement Savings Plan Foundation (Contributory Company Pension)
- Harrods Rewards Card (staff discount)
- BHSF Health Cash Plan
- Onsite Parking
- Full Uniform also provided.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Maintenance, Facilities Operator, Janitor, General Handy Person, Handyman, Handywoman, Commercial Maintenance, Domestic Maintenance, Multi Trade Tradesmen, Electrician, Electrics, Plumber, Plumbing, Maintenance Technician may also be considered for this role.
