Facilities Management Operative
CBRE, Inc., Tovil, Maidstone
Facilities Management Operative
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CBRE, Inc., Tovil, Maidstone
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 19 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: ba4200f3cb0b4b0f95450a9377acab75
Location ref: Tovil, Maidstone
Full Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Facilities Management Operative to help keep one of our key client sites running smoothly. In this role, you'll be the face of the Facilities team on site-supporting employees and contractors, maintaining high standards, and ensuring the environment is safe, clean, and well-managed. If you're hands-on, solutions-focused, and enjoy ensuring everything is in great working order, this could be the perfect next step for you. What You'll Be Doing As a Facilities Management Operative, you will take ownership of day-to-day site operations, including: Customer Service & Site Coordination
- Acting as the first point of contact for staff queries and minor issues.
- Liaising with contractors, organising site inductions, and supporting visitors.
- Working closely with the wider FM and CBRE team to ensure all reactive tasks are completed efficiently.
- Escalating building or service concerns to the client team or Regional Manager. Facilities & Building Maintenance
- Completing daily/weekly site inspections and raising any issues promptly.
- Maintaining high cleanliness standards across kitchens, toilets, yard areas, and the site's CFS building.
- Handling minor repair tasks such as tightening fixtures, adjusting monitor arms, and maintaining furniture.
- Conducting minor electrical checks and tasks (e.g., replacing fuses, bulbs, or checking power supplies).
- Handling basic plumbing tasks including isolating water supplies, unblocking toilets, and tightening waste fittings.
- Adjusting HVAC settings when necessary.
- Assisting with fire alarm tests and escorting subcontractors for PPM activities. General Duties
- Managing internal and external post.
- Ensuring all tasks are logged on the CAFM system.
- Supporting any reasonable task within your competency during working hours.
Are professional, personable, and take pride in your appearance. - Have a proactive, dynamic approach to problem-solving.
- Enjoy working hands-on and are confident handling minor repairs and FM tasks.
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively.
- Are comfortable working independently while being part of a wider team. Experience in facilities, maintenance, or a similar hands-on role is beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.