Full-Time

General Maintenance Operative

BGIS

BGIS

5,001-10,000 employees

Global facilities management provider

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (2)
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Requirements
  • A good basic education is essential, including good written and spoken English and basic mathematics skills.
  • Formal fabric training
  • Formal building maintenance training
  • Formal health and safety training
  • Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations in relation to maintenance activities
  • Experience working on a client-resident site
  • Mechanical and electrical maintenance skills and knowledge
  • Good understanding of Trend Building Management System
  • Good verbal communication skills and strong written English
  • Good IT skills, particularly for producing and sending regular reports
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service
  • Calm under pressure with the ability to make sound decisions when required
  • Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg
  • Able to work at heights, including ascending and descending via vertical access equipment
  • A team player, able to work effectively with BGIS and client representatives at all levels
  • Politically astute
  • High levels of energy; self-starter; confident and stable in manner
  • Willing to provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice
  • Flexible in working patterns
Responsibilities
  • Ensure that routine fabric maintenance is carried out to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements
  • Ensure that all reactive tasks logged are carried out to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements
  • The GMO will be required to carry out all moves and changes that the client requires to be carried out
  • Undertake painting, decorating, and a full range of DIY tasks to ensure the meeting of service levels and to maintain an attractive decorative environment
  • Ensure the loading and unloading of stock, and appropriate and safe storage of relevant equipment, spares and deliveries
  • Ensure effective lamping replacement is undertaken for all bulbs and tubes, and cleaning of lighting diffusers in line with BGIS electrical safety rules and LOTO process
  • Assist theBGIS engineering team to ensure that all planned and reactive engineering activities meet and exceed both service levels and customer expectations
  • Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator
  • Assist the Water Treatment Engineer in in the compilation of the Water Management System logbooks, as directed by site management
  • Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared ready for supervisor/contract management sign off, and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices always
  • Ensure, where applicable, that comprehensive maintenance records are kept
  • To undertake lone working when and where required, subject to passing satisfactory training and appropriate safety measure and control have been implemented
  • To develop a good working relationship with all members of BGIS subcontractors and clients staff
  • Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment is met, including the wearing of uniform and appropriate PPE always. To ensure compliance with all company and client policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required
  • Ensure a professional image of BGIS and the client is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted always
  • Ensure that fabric and engineering skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning
  • Ensure that BGIS and the client storage area is maintained and kept safe and tidy
  • Assist when requested with routine daily and weekly plant checks as detailed in the site log books
  • Ensure the equipment storage areas in the facility are kept clean and tidy daily
  • Escort visiting subcontractors around site to ensure safe execution of service related tasks, and ensure RAMS are reviewed by the engineering teams and contract management according to company and client protocols
  • Ensure the plant rooms under the responsibility of BGIS are locked always and kept in a clean and tidy condition
  • To Ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation
  • Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE always
  • To assist in the operation a Permit to Work System in accordance with BGIS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system)
  • Any other task as directed by the account management team
  • Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any noncompliance is challenged and escalated where necessary
Desired Qualifications
  • Mechanical and electrical maintenance skills and knowledge
  • Good understanding of Trend Building Management System

BGIS provides facilities management and real estate services for buildings and real estate portfolios around the world. Its services cover the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support needed to run workplaces and built environments, often bundled as integrated facilities management for clients.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • BGIS partnered with Des Nedhe Group in May 2024 to form Ela Hultsi for APAC expansion.
  • BGIS acquired 100-strong UK maintenance firm from Briggs & Forrester, boosting mechanical capabilities.
  • CCMP invested via CCMP III CV in 2022 to fuel BGIS growth post-2019 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CCMP exits BGIS via sale or IPO in 6-12 months, causing operational upheaval.
  • JLL undercuts BGIS healthcare contracts, eroding 20-30% market share in 12-24 months.
  • CBRE acquires Emcor UK, sidelining BGIS operations and dropping 15% revenue in 18-24 months.

What makes BGIS unique

  • BGIS delivers technology-enabled integrated facilities management across healthcare, education, and government sectors.
  • BGIS pioneered as 1992 joint venture of Johnson Controls and Brookfield Properties in Canada.
  • BGIS employs over 10,000 staff globally with engineering-focused sustainability expertise.

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Company News

Insider Media
Dec 5th, 2024
100-strong building services maintenance firm acquired from Briggs & Forrester Group

A national mechanical and electrical building services maintenance company which employs more than 100 people and forms part of Briggs & Forrester Group has been acquired. The deal was…

NationTalk
May 23rd, 2024
BGIS and Des Nedhe Group Form Partnership, Ela Hultsi Facilities Management

MARKHAM, ON, May 23, 2024 - BGIS, a global pioneer in real estate management services, is proud to announce its partnership with Des Nedhe Group, forming Ela Hultsi Facilities Management.