Facilities and Grounds Operative

As an adept multitasking, problem-solving, and safety-promoting Facilities and Grounds Operative for Universities by Sodexo in University of Greenwich – Avery Hill Campus, SE9 2UG, you will provide operational support in facilities management and housekeeping services, ensuring cleanliness, maintenance, and compliance with health and safety standards. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and an ability to perform both reactive and planned maintenance alongside cleaning and housekeeping duties. Your expertise will be vital in helping us enhance operational excellence by identifying areas/components that require repair or replacement.

Your actions count due to the fact that you are ensuring the safety of others. Join Universities by Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure full compliance with ACOP L8 water hygiene regulations, including daily descaling and flushing of low-usage outlets, and submitting water quality forms at the end of each shift.
• Operate descaling equipment safely and effectively, following COSHH guidelines and only after receiving proper training.
• Maintain the site grounds, including litter picking, leaf clearing, bay marking, and responding to adverse weather by salting paths or clearing snow.
• Inspect and maintain waste storage areas weekly, ensure proper waste segregation, and report any cross-contamination.
• Provide porter support in accommodation, including the replacement of white goods and furniture as needed.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm tests and assist with reactive maintenance tasks reported via help desk or directly by students/staff.
• Report unresolved maintenance issues to the Facilities Team for escalation to specialist engineers or contractors.
• Ensure company vehicles are maintained, records are up to date, and all transport compliance requirements are met.
• Attend required training courses, follow PPE protocols, carry out safety walks, report near-misses, and maintain tidy and hazard-free work areas.
• Support events such as open days and summer lets, assist across departments during absences, and undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Deputy Facilities Manager.

Catering:

• To support catering when requested.
• Support catering cleaning friers on a weekly basis.
• Receive catering deliveries and store on the appropriated location allocated by the Catering Supervisor.
• Assist with hospitality deliveries when required.

What you bring:

• Effective communication skills with customers, clients, and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet performance criteria.
• Positive attitude toward learning and professional growth.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong team player.
• Flexible approach to work shifts, including adjustments during out-of-term periods.
• Experience in a similar accommodation environment.
• Familiarity with Sodexo policies and procedures.

What we offer:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).