Multiskilled Operative
ABM UK
Multiskilled Operative
ABM UK
Cleans and maintains UK workplaces and airports
ABM UK · Gyle Shopping Centre, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-13
Workplace: on_site
Department: B&I - Scotland & Ireland (Jenna Pollock)
LOCATION: The Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh EH12 9JY
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
PAY RATE: Competitive
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Gyle Shopping centre is one of Edinburgh’s prestige retail outlets which benefits from easy commuting from Edinburgh City Centre and surrounding areas, it offers free parking and discounted benefits from certain retailers.
As part of the ABM Service Team at Gyle Shopping Centre, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of site maintenance and groundskeeping services. This hands-on role includes a mix of outdoor grounds care, general handyman tasks, and operating mechanical cleaning equipment to ensure the site remains safe, clean, and welcoming.
Groundskeeping & Outdoor Maintenance
· Perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, and seasonal planting.
· Maintain flower beds, borders, and other green areas.
· Clear leaves, litter, and debris from outdoor spaces.
· Apply treatments such as fertilisers and weed control.
· General Maintenance & PPM Tasks
· Carry out minor repairs including fixing slabs, door handles, and fixtures.
· Change filters on AHUs and perform basic Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) tasks.
· Assist tenants and respond to maintenance requests.
· Identify and report health and safety issues.
· Operate mechanical sweepers, pressure washers.
· Winter maintenance such as gritting.
· Ensure maintenance checks are completed, and site-specific compliance is met.
· Working at Height required use of MEWP (training provided)
· Customer Interaction
· Act as a helpful point of contact for visitors and tenants.
· Maintain a professional and approachable manner at all times.
· Provent experience as a Handyman and or grounds maintenance required.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Attention to detail and proactive attitude.
· Flexible and adaptable to meet operational needs.
· First Aid at Work (desirable).
· Willingness to follow instructions and safety procedures.
· PA1 & PA6 desirable.
· Technical qualification not necessary but desirable.
· IPATH desirable.
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ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
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