Multiskilled Operative

BJF Group is a leading multidiscipline Main Contractor based across the UK, specialising in delivering high quality construction projects across various sectors priding ourselves of our reputation for excellence and attention to detail.

Within our Facilities Management division, the Southeast Core team plays a crucial role in the day-to-day delivery of reactive and preventative works across a diverse range of properties and systems within our client's sites.

The sucesful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and minor project works across a multi-purpose traditional Hard FM contract. The role will involve a broad range of building fabric maintenance tasks to ensure all properties remain safe, compliant, functional, and maintained to a high standard.

• Carrying out repairs and maintenance to: Doors and door frames, windows and window furniture, walls, ceilings, floor systems and skirting
• Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating works internally and externally
• Complete patch repairs and redecoration works to a high standard
• Carry out minor plastering and making-good works e.g. Repair damaged walls, ceilings, and finishes
• Replace and repair various types of door locks and locking systems incluidng hinges closers, handles, and associated ironmongery
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs including: Tap repairs/replacements, Toilet repairs, waste and trap repairs and minor leak repairs
• Identify and report larger plumbing issues where specialist support is required
• Carry out minor internal and external roofing repairs such as: roof coverings, flashings, gutters, and rainwater goods
• Complete weatherproofing and external fabric maintenance works safely
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks within agreed SLAs/KPIs whilst completing planned maintenance activities as scheduled
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota

• NVQ Level 2 or above in a building services/trade discipline or equivalent is preferable
• Strong carpentry and general fabric maintenance background including repairing and replacing door locks and ironmongery
• Experience in painting, decorating, plastering, and minor plumbing
• Basic roofing repair experience desirable
• Good understanding of health & safety

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London to save for your future.
• Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare like, trips to the dentist.
• Remote GP Access: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online plus electronic prescriptions
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Discounted Gym Membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK.
• Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
• Better BJF Initiative: wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire

At BJF we look for people who seek:

• A career that will challenge and motivate
• A flexible, supportive, and caring environment
• The opportunity to progress, make key decisions and own their future
• A high level of variety in day-to-day work life

TEAMS Values by BJF Group

Trusted Open, honest and transparent

Excellent The best in everything we do

Agile At the forefront of change

Motivated Driven to continuously improve together

Safe Supportive of everyone’s wellbeing

Find out more about being part of the BJF family.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical beliefs; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Awarded Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (2022)

Awarded ‘Management Team of the Year’ at the Surrey Kent Sussex (SKS250) 250 Awards (2022)

Finalists of the Southeast Construction Awards in the Best Construction Project and Best Construction Contractor categories. (2021)