Overview
Global Workplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions across large multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that has people at the heart of its culture and our aim for this account is to deliver an exceptional service to BT. Our BT Workplace team provide a full range of building maintenance services to their 7,000 buildings in the UK, from commercial offices and telephone exchanges to call centres and retail shops. We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence.
The Role
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Responsibilities
The Grounds Maintenance Operative is responsible for ensuring that following each visit to the allocated buildings the relevant output standards are met and all sites and buildings present a neat, tidy, and well-tended appearance. To create and maintain to a required standard in Grounds Maintenance in line with the agreed specification.
- Ensure that grounds are maintained to the standard and at the frequency specified by BT in the contract. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Grass cutting and edge trimming
- Prune bushes, shrubs, and hedges (seasonal unless Health & Safety)
- Prune all other trees to industry standards (remove low obstructing branches to height of 2.2 m above ground level)
- Clear fences, walls and gates of weeds, moss, algae, and other inappropriate plant growth
- Clear roads, paths, terraces, car parks and other hard standing of weeds, moss, algae, debris, and leaves
- Ensure that boundaries, roadways, parking areas and pathway road markings (including signage) are visible, and no overhanging plants are present
- Carry out self-assessments for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) 13. Standard to be reached at end of visit
- Take proactive responsibility for meeting Health and Safety requirements whilst undertaking the role
- Comply with all relevant legislation (including Local Authority legislation) including waste, pesticides and COSHH
- Maintain in good working condition all company equipment including vehicles
- Ensure that all clients and customers are dealt with promptly and courteously according to company standards
- Support delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards
- Complete all allocated Grounds Maintenance tasks shown on the Work Schedule for a specific area
Person Specification
- Full UK driving licence (preferably with trailer towing category on licence)
- Able to perform the role to the required standard within a short period after completion of training
- Willingness to travel between sites on a day-to-day basis
- Undertake the Control of Works Authorised Person (AP) role and support identification of other relevant APs and Competent Persons (CPs) on own site areas
- Good communication skills
- Ability to plan own work schedule according to the business needs and environmental conditions
- Ability to work lone/alone most of the time
- Awareness of Grounds Maintenance specification and general industry awareness
- Experience of being part of a team which has to deliver specific targets
- Understanding of Job allocation software
- Lantra Awards and/or NPTC Industry Standard level is recommended; training will be provided if required experience is met
Our Mission and Benefits
Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people
Why CBRE?
Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits programme designed to support mental, physical, emotional, and financial health for you and your family.
Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses, grow through internal career pathways and Talent Coach.
Values-Based Culture: We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst living our RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence.
Positive Work Environment: Over 74% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.
Volunteering Days: 2 paid volunteering days per year.
Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discount cards.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: At CBRE, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer. If you do not meet all the requirements for a role, we still encourage you to apply as there may be another opportunity now or in the future.
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