General Maintenance Operative

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Smart Managed Solutions
Provides data‑driven M&E maintenance and smart building optimisation for commercial facilities.
Perform routine and reactive facility maintenance tasks to uphold service standards.
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
233 Employees
Service Specialisms
Managed IT Services
Cybersecurity
Cloud Solutions
Network Infrastructure
IT Consulting
Data Backup and Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Cloud Migration
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
lamp replacement
routine maintenance
reactive repairs
stock management
maintenance records
customer service

As a General Maintenance Operative at Smart Managed Solutions, you will play a crucial role in ensuring facilities operate smoothly and exceed service level expectations. You will perform routine maintenance tasks and respond to reactive repairs, including painting, decorating, minor plumbing and various DIY projects to maintain a high standard of facility appearance and functionality. Your responsibilities also encompass safe handling and storage of equipment and stock, as well as efficient lamp replacement and lighting maintenance.

Working closely with the engineering team, you will ensure all planned and reactive activities meet rigorous service standards and customer satisfaction. Keeping meticulous maintenance records and fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients are integral to your role. Upholding a safe, healthy work environment and complying with company and client policies demonstrate your commitment to operational excellence and exemplary customer service.

  • Ensure effective lamping replacement is undertaken for all bulbs and tubes, and cleaning of lighting diffusers
  • Ensure a professional image of Smart Managed Solutions and the client is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted always
  • Ensure that all reactive tasks logged are carried out to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements
  • Undertake carpentry, painting, decorating, and a full range of DIY tasks to ensure the meeting of service levels and to maintain an attractive decorative environment
  • To develop a good working relationship with all members of Smart Managed Solutions staff and clients staff
  • Ensure that routine maintenance tasks are carried out to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements
  • Assist the Smart Managed Solutions engineering team to ensure that all planned and reactive engineering activities meet and exceed both service levels and customer expectations
  • Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment is met, and ensure compliance with all company and client policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required
  • Ensure the loading and unloading of stock, and appropriate and safe storage of relevant equipment, spares and deliveries
  • Ensure that all tasks are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long learning
  • Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept
What you bring
city guilds
nvq 1
engineering
building services
  • Formally trained in an engineering discipline to City and Guilds or the equivalent NVQ Level 1 and Building Services Maintenance (desirable)
Benefits

Benefits: Birthday off, 25 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, 3 days fully paid volunteering days

We are proud to be an employer that values your growth and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive training opportunities and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding career. We are one of the few facilities companies that understand people are at the core of every organisation and are the most important investment we will ever make. Even as technology advances and buildings change, it is our leadership and personal contributions of Smart individuals that ultimately set us apart from competitors.

  • Workplace Pension
  • Volunteering Days
  • Career Progression
  • Mandatory Leave on your Birthday
  • Employee Assistance Programme
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
headed £20M in project work
Revenue Achieved
The company has delivered more than £20 million in end-to-end mechanical and electrical project work, showcasing its expertise in comprehensive building solutions from design to commissioning.
cut reactive maintenance by 32%
Efficiency Improvement
By leveraging proprietary analytics software, the company has significantly reduced reactive maintenance and occupant comfort issues, specifically decreasing hot/cold call-outs by 32%.
millions of kWh saved
Energy Efficiency
The company monetizes energy savings by helping customers save millions of kilowatt-hours annually, contributing to sustainability and cost reduction.
operates across continents
Global Reach
Established over 15 years ago in London, the company has steadily expanded its operations across Europe, North America, Africa, and Oceania.
  • Maintaining top-tier data centres and iconic commercial buildings via hands-on engineering.
  • Manages bespoke M&E maintenance contracts and full building fit-outs.
  • Combines static and mobile engineering teams to serve high-profile commercial clients.
  • Weaves data into every decision on building operations.
Culture + Values
  • Passion
  • Integrity
  • Empowerment
Environment + Sustainability
32% Reduction
Energy Call-Outs Efficiency
This reduction reflects the company's success in optimizing energy use in smart buildings, minimizing the need for hot and cold call-outs.
  • Use data-led software to provide customers transparency over their energy usage
  • Identify new ways for customers to reduce energy output and decarbonise
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Committed to elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and values workforce differences
  • Mandatory bespoke Diversity and Inclusion training covering unconscious bias and pronoun use
  • Targeted marketing campaigns with emphasis on positive discrimination to increase diversity
  • Future Leaders programme investing in leadership training for women and ethnic minorities
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