KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To work using own initiative in completing projects as instructed by the Estates Managers & Officers To carry out testing, servicing and maintaining various equipment. e.g. decontamination, medical gas systems and gas boilers Identify, diagnose and rectify faults of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services, including fire alarms, baby tag system, Building Management System, steam boilers and L.P.H.W. boilers. Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work. Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules. Ensure the efficient running and operation of plant and equipment by monitoring, servicing, adjusting and logging performance data. The post will involve lifting and handling of heavy objects, using access equipment and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc. Analysis of fault alarms from the Building Management System and fire alarm system. Investigate and rectify all fault conditions. Comply with Health and Safety Executive procedures and regulations and the Trusts Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department. Attend training programmes as suggested by Technical Services Manager towards fulfilment of the Technicians job role and self-development to improve skills and learn new techniques. Familiarise, train or instruct others, as appropriate. Participate in on-call arrangements, as determined necessary in order to deliver the service, and use the communication system available. To work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures. To be a responsible team member who uses initiative and is flexible to the needs of the clients. To undertake training to learn new skills in order to fulfil the requirements of the department. To understand working practices of the Estates Maintenance Department. To be familiar with the more complex operation of plant and equipment throughout the Trust in order to fault find and repair equipment.

All types of carpentry work to be undertaken.
Majority of work based in Luton, Harpenden, St Albans and surrounding areas.
Hours - 8.00 to 4.30pm - Monday to Friday
Must have own transport and tools.
Subcontract basis.
Please call to discuss in more detail

Salary – £ plus service charge

Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there’s more...

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us...

Luton Hoo is the quintessential English country house hotel. Befitting a location of such historical importance. With our 2 Rosette Restaurant and award-winning Adam’s Brasserie we are committed to delivering hospitality to the highest standard. Our five-star facilities include 228 unique bedrooms and suites, luxury spa, 18-hole championship golf course, state of the art conference facilities, shooting school and much more.

A bit about what you will do...

Room Care Technicians in our team provide effective repair and preventative maintenance to ensure our guest bedrooms are kept in excellent condition.

• Maintain the bedrooms, without compromising the guest experience.
• Complete day-to-day maintenance requests.
• Ensure that all fixtures and fittings are maintained in perfect working condition and any defects are corrected promptly.
• Complete regular machinery testing and maintenance on the hotel machines and equipment.
• Responding to maintenance emergency calls.

More about you...

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good at multi-tasking and being able to respond to changes in job priorities at short notice.
• Flexible approach, remaining calm under pressure and working hard to avoid disrupting our guests.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Most of all, you have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills are a real advantage.
• Experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel is a significant advantage.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Dunstable
Salary: £20ph + bonus
Working hours: 10.30pm - 6.30am with a 30 minute break

OC18831

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our client huge national company in the Dunstable area. This is a large company that offers Vehicle Technicians a brilliant opportunity and career progression.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent holiday allowance package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday off

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches
• Cambelts

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years in a workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history
• Minimum Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance Repair or equivalent

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Luton
Salary: £36,000 + bonus, overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday's on a rota

OC18239

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients large dealer group in the Luton area. This is a large company that offers Vehicle Technicians a brilliant opportunity.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent holiday allowance package
• Cycle to work scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches
• Cambelts

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year in a workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history
• Minimum Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance Repair or equivalent

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites

79709

This Distribution Supply Technician will report to the Field Staff Supervisor and will work within Network Operations based in Luton /Stevenage area. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £37,165 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

Salary increases to £43,675 per annum once the individual has attained HV switching OH and U/G

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.

• Discounted access to sports and social clubs

• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose:

As part of a dynamic team, you will manage the fast initial response to 'no supply' calls and other abnormalities which occur on the Distribution System.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure rapid and safe response to emergency calls as directed by Network Operations or local office.

• Provide regular updates via verbal or mobile electronic hand held devises following procedures.

• Provide and accurate information on fault conditions, carry out initial fault location and liaise with local staff on repairs.

• Investigate voltage complaints and instal test equipment.

• Carry out Authorised Person (AP) duties.

Nature and Scope:

You will demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations. You will deal with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities when representing UK Power Networks in emergency situations.

They will work as part of a team covering a shift rota pattern for the period 7:00am to 11:00pm and the rota pattern (will include standby cover but not contractual). The successful candidate, where required by the Company to undertake operational standby duties these standby duties will be a contractual commitment on a permanent basis. It is expected that you will commit to standby duties permanently unless formally agreed by our organization in view of health or personal reasons.

Qualifications:

You will preferably be authorised for 11KV switching and LV Linking, it is also possible that they will have developed metering skills. All of this will have been gained from experience as a Distribution Craftsperson, along with knowledge of fault investigation procedures.

You will likely be qualified up to a minimum of C&G 2339, formally 232, or equivalent, up to ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

If in doubt ask!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Bedford
Salary: Up to £40,000 + attractive bonus scheme + overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, NO weekends!!

OC18945

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients independant specialist in the Bedford area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to progress with a large company.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Excellent pension package
• Colleague referral up to £2,000
• Genuine career progression
• Cycle to work scheme

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Maintenance Operative Job in Luton | £14.60 per Hour | Hays Recruitment

Apply for a Maintenance Operative role in Luton with Hays Recruitment.

Earn £14.60 per hour in a temp-to-perm position. Responsibilities include cleaning grounds, shifting furniture, and monitoring health and safety.

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Location: Luton

Salary: £14.60 per hour

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Advertised by: Hays Recruitment

Job Description:Are you a proactive and reliable individual looking for a rewarding role in maintenance? Hays Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join our team in Luton. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a temp-to-perm position with a competitive hourly rate of £14.60.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tidying and Cleaning Grounds: Ensure the premises are clean and well-maintained.
• Shifting and Lifting Furniture: Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Providing Directions Around the Site: Help visitors and staff navigate the site efficiently.
• Monitoring Health and Safety: Keep an eye on health and safety standards to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Physical fitness to handle lifting and shifting tasks.
• Good communication skills for providing directions and interacting with staff and visitors.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.60.
• Opportunity for a permanent position.
• Supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Set within 1,065 acres of countryside with the River Lea snaking through the grounds, Luton Hoo is the quintessential English country house hotel. Befitting a location of such historical importance, a stay at the hotel will live long in the memory. With our 2 Rosette Restaurant and award winning Adam’s Brasserie we are committed to delivering hospitality to the highest standard. Our five star facilities include 228 unique bedrooms and suites, luxury spa, 18-hole championship golf course, state of the art conference facilities, shooting school and much more.

We are dedicated to the development of our employees. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals.

Shift Technician - Full time

£25,000 per annum - plus service charge*

We treat our people like family and our guests like royalty!

We are looking for a full time Shift Technician to join our Maintenance Team.
Working various shifts. Weekend and Bank holiday working is required.
As a Shift Technician you will be assisting the maintenance team in looking after all our historic buildings. You will carry out a wide range of general maintenance, service and repair work across all areas of the hotel. We are looking for an experienced Shift Technician with a previous track record in general site maintenance, repair work and planned preventative maintenance.
This is a varied and interesting role within a stunning 1,065 acre estate.

What we are looking for:
• Be resourceful and have previous experience
• Be a team-player with a positive can-do attitude
• Have attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Have the ability to interact with colleagues and guests in a friendly and professional manner

Why work at Luton Hoo:
As an accredited Investor in People, we are dedicated to the development of our staff and offer a great range of benefits including:
• Meals are provided by our talented kitchen team
• Enhanced holiday allowance after 5 years' service
• We have plenty of free parking
• We also have amazing recognition awards for exceptional customer service
• A share of the service charge
• Discounted rates in all of our hotels for you, your family and your friends (after qualifying period)
• Career & Development opportunities across the Arora Group

If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received.

*Service charge is dependent on hours worked and sales performance and is not guaranteed

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. JOB SUMMARY The Sterile Services and Endoscope Decontamination Department supplies sterile and disinfected equipment to the Wards, Departments and Theatres in the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, and to other users. The work involves the decontamination, preparation, packing, sterilization and distribution of items to the patient areas within the Hospital and collating orders for users outside the hospital. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF THE POST: 1) To operate computerised tracking system throughout the departments. 2) To check ward stock and deliver sterile packs to the wards and departments of the hospital. 3) To process equipment through the departments decontamination area via washer-disinfector machines and endoscope reprocessors, including manual washing as required 4) To check surgical instruments and other items prior to packing. 5) To pack items into specified packs. 6) To collate orders of sterile packs for outside users. 7) To collect used items from patient areas. 8) To check stock in distribution areas. 9) To operate washer/disinfectors, endoscope reprocessors, drying cabinets,heat sealing machines, sterilizers and other mechanical equipment 10) To keep work areas clean and tidy at all times participating in departmentcleaning schedule. 11) To adhere to the departments policies and procedures, including qualitymanagement systems at all times 11) Any other reasonable duty as requested by the Manager or Supervisor. N.B. This job may involve the manual handling of heavy loads, for which training will be given. If there is any reason why you should not do this, it is your responsibility to inform your Manager immediately.

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Company: Large Facilities Company

Location: Dunstable

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

My client are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join a dynamic team at a large facilities company. As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing a team of maintenance engineers and ensuring the smooth operation of a large maintenance contract close to Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of my clients company.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance engineers on site
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities to ensure the efficient operation of the contract.
• Conduct regular inspections and provide technical guidance to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, and repairs.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and improve maintenance processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.

Requirements:

• Electrically or mechanically qualified with relevant certifications.
• Proven experience in overseeing a team of maintenance engineers.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and maintenance practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with clients and team members.

They offer a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team and contribute to the growth and success of our company.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Open spaces worker – job description

Aspire is an award-winning community enterprise that is seeking ambitious and outgoing people to work as key members of our lively crews. If you like clean, open spaces, have enthusiasm for the outdoors, can work hard and want to do the best you can while looking after the environment and improving the lives of disadvantaged people whilst improving yours, then we’re interested in talking to you.

Experience is not necessary as you will learn on the job, but a commitment to being good at what you do is essential, as too is the desire to get better. If you do have experience of the industry and skills and qualifications such as driving and technical skills we have a range of roles that may be available for you now or in the future.

Aspire is a community business that is campaigning for better conditions for frontline workers including the Real Living Wage and Good working conditions. Our frontline teams provide open space and estate management services to local councils, housing associations and estates, charities and the private sector. They are dedicated to maintaining clean and green public and private spaces in an environmentally friendly fashion and treating their customers in a friendly and respectful fashion. We currently work in London and around the M25 areas in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Aspire teams carry out a range of different tasks from keeping public building outdoor space neat and tidy, to managing community gardens and maintaining sports grounds and football pitches.

As a valued member of our team, you will get the chance to use your skills or learn new skills in open space and estates management. You are likely to carry out a range of tasks including grass cutting, maintenance of car parks, play areas and footpaths, cleaning and maintenance of street furniture, litter-picking, leaf clearance and blowing. You will be expected to demonstrate the outcome of your work through regular reporting using digital channels and will be equipped with a works mobile to carry out such tasks.

You will work across a variety of sites within a small team, and will be expected to communicate with clients and residents in a friendly and professional fashion. You will be expected to work collaboratively within the team and to listen and learn from your supervisor and other members of the team. You will be trained to work in a safe and organised manner as health and safety is one of number one concerns.
This is a real chance for people who want a chance to prove their worth and to build and develop their personal skills and confidence in an organisation that wants to see you succeed and make a difference in your life while making things better for local communities.

Skills and experience
We do not have any essential skills, experience or qualifications for these posts. However, everyone has to sign up the Aspire ethos where everyone however different is treated with respect, as well as successfully pass the Aspire Challenge for which you will get help and support in achieving. Attributes that will help people to be successful include the following -
• Ability to get on with diverse groups of people
• Hardworking
• Practical
• Enthusiastic
• Sense of humour
• Ambitious to do good job
• Mobile friendly
• Interested in wider community

Hours and pay
Ideally, we need people who can work at least 24 hours a week or more but can be flexible to work around the needs of people for shorter hours. Aspire is a Real Living Wage Employer and you will receive the current Real Living Wage for your area.

Help and Support
Everyone who works at Aspire must pass the Aspire Challenge which tests people on the Aspire Standards that are an essential part of our day to day work. Being able to work within a team and effectively communicate with employees, clients and other stakeholders is an integral part of the daily job and part of the ongoing development for each one of our employees. It is an essential part of working within Aspire and passing the Aspire Challenge.

Aspire does not expect every employee to pass the Aspire challenge immediately, but it selects people on the basis that it believes that they have the potential to be successful. This does not depend on current skills, formal education or qualifications but on a desire to do the best for themselves and for Aspire. Those who wish to, can choose to take a range of online courses to develop their communications and teamwork skills.

How to apply
Please send us a copy of your CV and take a look at our website at www.aspirecommunityworks.com and then send us a message about why you think you would like to work with Aspire and what you think you could add to our community. This can be in a covering letter of no more than two sides, or a video, or a voice message, or whatever other method you choose.


Contact details
works@aspirecommunityworks.com

Once we have your submissions we will contact you to let you know whether you have been successful, and on to the next stage which will normally consist of an interview either online or face to face. If you need more information or need us to make reasonable adjustments please let us know using the contact details above.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The candidate should have good communication & I T skills. The applicant will need a flexible approach and be able to work both, in a team and on their own initiative. The applicant will need to be enthusiastic and adaptable within the Helpdesk and its varied roles. The applicant would be dealing with all types of Estates and transport requests from across the Trust and dealing with the general public as well. They will be working in a busy environment and must be able to prioritise calls and workloads. Please note this vacancy will close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Salary: £35,000 per annum + overtime, bonus and Veolia Benefits

Location: Luton Airport



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;



- Access to our company pension scheme

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential



What you'll be doing;

• Operation of potable water network.
  
• Operation of foul water network
  
• Operation of site AMR network (water)
  
• Meter reading across the site and other sites when required
  
• Planning and implementation of leakage control activities
  
• Deputising for Operations Team Manager.
  
• Member of out-of hours standby arrangements.
  
• Supervise work activities
  
• Analysis of network data
  
• Identifying and responding to leaks and bursts
  
• Identifying and responding to pumping station failures and sewer blockages
  
• Planning potable water maintenance and operation activities.
  
• Planning foul water maintenance and operation activities
  
• Planning surface water maintenance activities (Oil Interceptors)
  
• Updating site GIS system and and when changes occur
  
• Responding to customer enquiries regarding pressure and water quality.
  
• Monitoring potable water network for flow, pressure, leakage etc
  
• Preparation of reports using a variety of media
  
• Water Quality sampling
  
• Surface & Trade effluent sampling
  

What we're looking for;

• Qualification or experience with water network and treatment operations
  
• Good attention to details
  
• The ability to write detailed reports
  
• Good understanding and awareness of regulatory aspects within the water industry, particularly in relation to water quality
  
• Leakage management experience
  
• Water Quality sampling experience
  

If you don't meet all of our outlined requirements we'd still love for you to apply. If you feel that you'd be a great fit for this role and Veolia then we'd like to find out more about you.



What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Soft Landscaping and Maintenance Manager Needed

Location : Split between office (LU7 0AN) and Sites (London, Berks, Surrey, Bucks, Beds, Ox, Cambs, Suffolk)

Salary: 35K per year starting salary

Job Description

• Manage teams on a daily basis to ensure that they work safely and maintain high standards of work
• Being proactive in identifying and resolving site problems, complaints or difficulties
• Managing of all subcontractors on their sites ensuring that works are carried out safely, to agreed standards, and are profitable.
• Raise / Check Staff Time Sheets weekly and submit to accounts and Agency on a Monday
• Raise and update Maintenance Schedules in line with contract, BoQ, Specification and Drawings.
• Organise Labour resources (Direct, Subcontractor and Agency) in the most efficient manner to get the job done, allocating work schedules with due consideration for staff skills, training, qualifications and experience
• Managing staff, this includes but is not limited to; Behaviour, workload, quality, tasking, hours worked, holiday, sickness and absenteeism (Monitor using Bradford Factor).
• Complete 6 and 13-week probation reviews and annual staff appraisal for direct employed staff
• Provide cover for Supervisors and Team leaders when needed.
• Employ agency and temporary workers as required
• supervise all staff to ensure they work safely and that they complete all Daily Activity Briefings, Toolbox Talks and Daily Plant Checks (DABS, TBT, Plant Forms are to be handed to the Manager for checking on a weekly basis then passed to the SHEQ Team)
• Ensuring that all staff are trained and competent before being given a task and that any new starters, agency or temporary workers are inducted and trained and that these training records are completed and returned to the SHEQ Department
• Informing the SHEQ department of any external training required by their staff
• Raise and submit a monthly Maintenance Reports for all sites to clients and the Ops Manager to include progress, issues, defects, works completed, works due/overdue for all sites
• Attend all Managers, Department and Client meetings as and when required
• Raise quotes for any extra work ensuring that the works are accurately costed and profitable
• Order materials required for the works and ensure additional works are invoiced
• Ensure that they are familiar with, and observe, the requirements of Frosts H&S, Quality and Environmental Policies, Management Systems and Procedures pertinent to the role/project
• Manage all allocated vehicles and machinery in a proficient manner ensuring that their staff keep the machinery well maintained (operators checks) and the vehicles clean and tidy
• Producing and updating Method Statements and Site-Specific Risk Assessments for all their works using allocated forms and ensuring that staff read and sign these method statements.
• Carryout a monthly SHEQ Audit of one of their sites
• Organising the summer watering schedule, labour, bowsers, standpipes, standpipe licences etc and ensuring all trees and large shrubs and GM sites including planters that are under warranty/defects liability / contract are watered
• Organising Winter Drain Down & Spring Start Up on irrigation systems for all Contracts
• Assist in producing Maintenance Schedules and O&M Manuals for projects
• Profitable running of Grounds Maintenance (GM) Contracts
• Raising a Master GM Work Schedule (Daily/Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly) for all GM Contracts
• Ensuring GM Contracts do not suffer excessive plant and tree defects due to poor Grounds Maintenance or Watering
• Liaising Suppliers to ensure GM Machinery is well maintained
• Monthly checks of all GM Staff spray books to ensure they are properly completed
• Keeping the GM Stores and Pesticide stores tidy
• Organising staff parking in London, paying for parking on the credit card or organising advances from accounts, collecting staff parking receipts and returning them to accounts

Whats on offer

• Comprehensive training package - Construction CSCS Card with possibilities to progress to trade related NVQ's level 6 and a Black Contracts managers Card
• Profit Share
• Real Living Wage Employer -
• 20 Days holiday plus 8 day Public Holiday. Holiday increases to 22 days after 2 years and 25 days after 5 years.
• Genuine Equal Opportunities Employer
• GEMS scheme - Financial reward for your ideas
• New Employee Referral Scheme - Financial bonus for new staff that you introduce to Frosts
• Christmas Shut down period
• Genuine opportunities to progress within the company to Senior Management & Director Levels

Training & Experiance Required

• Experience in Commercial Construction - Mandatory
• Previous experience of managing staff
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft packages including MS Project and web based permits and document control systems (Aconex, Viewpoint etc)
• Ability to read and understand drawings, contracts (JCT & NEC) and specifications
• To have a positive attitude

Training & requirements in post

• Trade Skills (SMSTS, Black Card)
• EvoM Training (Purhase Order/buying software)
• Possible IOSH or NEBOSH training

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