Facilities Operative in New Malden

Job description

Facilities Operative

New Malden

£28,000 - £32,000 + Excellent Benefits

Role

As a key member of the facilities team, this role will provide hands-on support to the care, maintenance and improvement of the Northrop Grumman Burlington House facility at New Malden. A significant focus of this role will include painting and decorating works across Burlington House, contributing to a major ongoing improvement project. The role will liaise across the NGUKL support functions of health, safety, environment and security to ensure the working environment is optimised to enable the on-site delivery teams to execute their critical missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Facilities Manager in maintaining and improving the working environment at Burlington House.
• Carry out general maintenance and repair tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, and painting and decorating.
• Undertake painting and decorating works as part of a major refurbishment initiative at Burlington House, ensuring high standards of finish and minimal disruption to site operations.
• Conduct routine and reactive inspections of building systems, equipment, and facilities to identify and address faults or safety concerns.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues such as lighting failures, leaks, and minor urgent repairs.
• Escort and supervise contractors and suppliers on-site to ensure compliance with health, safety, and security protocols.
• Move, assemble, and install office furniture and equipment to support site operations and office layout changes.
• Assist with access arrangements, including unlocking/locking areas and supporting contractor or suppliers checking in.
• Manage and maintain cleaning tools, materials, and supplies, ensuring proper storage and availability.
• Deputising for the Deputy Facilities Manager as directed.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all staff and visitors.

General Operational Duties

• Supervise the work of the contracted cleaning team and ensure quality standards are met.
• Carry out gardening, basic landscaping, and litter clearance to maintain external areas.
• Monitor and report on inventory levels of cleaning materials, tools, consumables, and furniture, and assist with reordering as required.
• Support waste management across the site, including recycling and safe disposal of general and special waste.
• Assist with weather-related duties such as gritting during icy conditions and clearing leaves or debris from walkways.
• Attend regular facilities team meetings and contribute to ongoing site improvements.
• Support office moves and space refits, including furniture relocation and ensuring power access as needed.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with NGUKL policies, procedures and UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Provide support to other NGUKL locations as required and directed by facilities team leadership.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

New Malden

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English