Multi Skilled Operative and Driver

Job Description

For our Portishead based client we are currently looking for a Multi Skilled Operative and Driver to

• Undertake driving duties including transporting passengers, goods, post and parcels
• Assist with the maintenance work on premises, grounds, vehicles, equipment and the delivery or collection of goods and event/exhibition services.The role involves to undertake minor maintenance and respond quickly to needs and requests for maintenance, including

• minor electrical work such as changing light bulbs/tubs, altering time switches
• grounds maintenance such as gardening, mowing lawns, sweeping grounds, clearing snow, clearing drains
• basic carpentry
• basic plumbing
• replenish janitorial supplies, eg paper towels, toilet rolls, roller towels and soap dispensers.
• basic painting and decorating workThe role also involves:

• To collect confidential paper waste and take it to secure point to await collection by contractor.
• To test fire alarms, panic alarms, emergency lighting, water temperatures and ensure emergency generators and heating/cooling systems are regularly checked.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Post van driving duties
• Assist with office moves including the removal and storage of furniture.
• Assist with setting up meeting rooms and if appropriate ensure that any equipment and supplies required are available.
• Assist with receiving goods/deliveries and store items and their distribution to all sites, as required.
• Undertake minor maintenance of vehicles, including changing wheels, light bulbs, checks of fuel, oil, water, tyres etc and regular cleaning (washing and vacuuming).
• Arrange service and MOT’s for Client’s vehicle fleet and deliver and collect to appropriate location.
• Read gas, electricity and fuel oil meters and diesel/petrol levels by dip/pump and report findings to line manager.

Please apply if you:

• Have good working knowledge of Health and Safety and ideas to improve health and safety issues.
• Have a full clean Driving Licence
• Have experience of groundworks and gardening
• Have experience of basic carpentery, plumbing, electrical and janitory experience
• Have a high sense of duty and service orientation
• Have physical fitness
• Can pass police vetting

Ref: RA-AS032 | Published: 30th Jan 2019