At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in building and maintaining high-quality structures while working outdoors.
- Company: OCS UK & Ireland, a leading facilities management company with a strong commitment to values.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible pay, digital learning, and exclusive retail perks.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Experience in building/groundwork and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Working Pattern: Varied
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all work carried out is of high quality and meets the required legislative levels.
- Provide timely communication to Technical Services Team Leader with regard to operational issues, ensuring the earliest possible resolution and appropriate support where required.
- Plan activity to ensure projects undertaken are delivered on time.
- Assist in aspects of building maintenance to ensure high standards of product availability, operational presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Anticipate and focus on the needs of customers as a priority (both internal and external) and act to ensure they are met.
- Operate mechanical plant including but not limited to diggers, cherry pickers, Genie lift, chainsaws and petrol saws.
- Ensure required documentation is completed in line with company guidelines (e.g. job sheet sign off).
- Maximise ride capacity and throughput, continually striving to exceed targets in line with customer expectations.
- Pro-actively support other areas of the Technical Services department.
- Identify opportunities to reduce future maintenance costs through choice of working methods or materials/equipment.
- Ensure all resources are used efficiently in order to minimise costs.
- Perform risk assessments for all activities.
- Communicate to other team members, guests and other areas of the business with a positive style.
- Attend team briefings actively contributing to any discussions.
Person Specification:
- Experience within a relevant building/groundwork environment (e.g. paving, tarmacing, fencing, bricklaying and drainage works).
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures specific to the industry preferable.
- City & Guilds or NVQ level 2/3 within the building trade or qualified through experience (Desirable).
- Appropriate plant machinery licences (e.g. Genie, cherry picker, digger etc.) (Desirable).
- Ability to work using own initiative displaying decision making skills without direct supervision.
- Excellent communication skills.
Please note: This role will involve working mainly outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year and may involve working at heights.
Technician - General Builder/ Groundworker in Chertsey employer: OCS Group
OCS UK & Ireland is an award-winning employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering extensive training and development opportunities through the OCS Academy. Located in Hammersmith, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that values trust, respect, unity, and empowerment, alongside benefits such as flexible pay options and access to exclusive retail discounts. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce dedicated to making a positive impact in facilities management.
