General Maintenance Operative

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Job description

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling, and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London's waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across North London making a difference to the environment and the local community from the work we do. By processing household waste at our facility, we produce enough waste from energy to power 80,000 homes every year and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres.

Working for LondonEnergy is more than just joining a company. Whichever department you work in you will be contributing to the protection of our environment and proactively helping the Local Community of North London. Major actor of the Circular Economy, we are an Ethical & Responsible Employer with committed and ambitious women and men, essential in our great place to work plan.

A new opportunity has arisen for a General Maintenance Operative at our Eco Park Site , x 1 based in Enfield, located on Advent Way,N18 3AG.

This role starts as early as 7:00am and finishes as late as 6:00pm. The role will also require the post holder to work some weekends.

Salary: £25,038.14 per annum

Shift allowance: 7.5

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

When not required to conduct driving duties the following example the range of labouring duties required to be carried out:

· General labouring duties including removal of dirt and detritus from the sites, utilising sweeping, hosing, shovelling and cleaning including using a range of mechanical equipment and operating small mobile plant and fork lift trucks, flushing toilets and tanks, site clearances and general upkeep

· Carrying out loading and unloading as required, using appropriate equipment as necessary.

· Undertaking decorating tasks as required. e.g. painting.

· Maintaining tools and equipment in good condition.

· Carrying out portering duties as directed, including portage of dangerous substances.

· Undertaking any other appropriate work as directed,

· Completing appropriate documentation relating to planned maintenance system.

· Handyman duties e.g complete minor repairs, install safety equipment and help assemble furniture.

· Perform grounds maintenance such as mowing lawns, trimming bushes and replacing exterior light bulbs

· Carry out basic plumbing as well as change locks, and all general works that may be required around the site.

· Following a maintenance schedule to ensure that all routine tasks are completed

· Inspecting and troubleshooting problems and issues reported by clients or colleagues

The Person Specification:

· Will have experience of Labouring in either an industrial or building and civil engineering environment and, due to the nature of the role, must be prepared to work in the inclement weather and conditions when necessary.

· Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment

· Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems

· Good communication ability

· Well-organized and apt in problem-solving

· Attention to detail

· Will have the ability to work as part of a team and to carry out the instructions of your Supervisor

· Will have experience of Labouring in either an industrial or building and civil engineering environment and

· Willing to work in the inclement weather and conditions.

· A full driving licence is essential and experience of operating a small plant is advantageous.

· Must be available for short term call out and demonstrate the ability to respond positively & flexibly to the changing needs of the Service/Business'.

What's in it for you?

You will be entitled to:

* 28 days holiday & 8 Bank Holidays

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Private medical and dental healthcare (cash back scheme) with high street discounts

* Generous contributory pension scheme (EE 5% ER 7%)

* Costco Membership (whilst we do not pay for the membership you would be entitled to take this out as an employee)

* Cycle to work scheme

* Volunteering days to work with company's designated charity

* Company events including raffles, etc

* Non contractual annual bonus scheme

* Discounts at the Company shop

* Free parking

* Season ticket loan

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