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Facilities Operative

£27.98k per annum
Full-time

Annual salary: up to £27,976.00

REQ0036936

Permanent

Facilities Management

Livingston

Annual salary: up to £27,976.00

Facilities Operative

Location: Livingston

Salary up to £27,976 per annum

Contract: Full time – Permanent, 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Mears Group has recently agreed the sale of its Facilities Management business (Morrison Facilities Services) to Apleona UK, a leading facilities management provider. This role sits within Morrison Facilities Services , part of Apleona UK, and offers an excellent opportunity to join the business at an exciting time of transformation, growth, and investment.

About Apleona UK

Apleona delivers high-quality facilities services across a wide range of sites and communities. We are committed to service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, supporting some of the UK’s most critical environments.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and committed Facilities Operative to join our team in Livingston. You will be part of our Facilities Management (FM) team, delivering a range of Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance services to our clients. This is a key role, ensuring that maintenance, compliance, cleaning, and grounds tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support the day-to-day operations of a school site, carrying out tasks such as setting up tables and chairs for lunch service, replacing locks, and performing general maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the facility. In addition, you will be responsible for statutory compliance duties for Mears Group, including flushing taps, checking boiler functionality, and undertaking manual handling tasks when required.

Your work will be carried out in line with agreed protocols and timeframes, contributing to a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Role Criteria

  • Experience in general maintenance tasks, including basic repairs and upkeep
  • Previous experience working within a Facilities Management (FM) environment
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of statutory compliance duties (e.g. flushing taps, boiler checks)
  • Basic knowledge of cleaning standards and the safe use of cleaning equipment and tools.
  • Ability to set up rooms for school activities (e.g. arranging tables and chairs for lunch service)
  • Awareness of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
  • Positive, professional approach when interacting with staff, students, and visitors
  • Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills across Hard, Soft, and Grounds Maintenance
  • Ability to identify and report faults, hazards, or maintenance issues
  • Experience working in school or other public building environment
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Full UK driving license

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Olivia Elias (***email_hidden***)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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