Title:  General Operative

Job Description

Aramark Property is seeking a dedicated and proactive General Operative to join the estate management team at a recently completed, prestigious mixed-use development in Dublin Docklands. This vibrant campus includes offices, residential units, and retail spaces, including food and beverage outlets. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and safety of the estate, contributing to a first-class experience for all visitors and occupiers.As part of a close-knit on-site team, the General Operative will be responsible for a variety of tasks, ranging from waste management and general maintenance to contractor supervision and ensuring a safe environment. This role requires a hands-on approach, a strong work ethic, and excellent attention to detail.   

Job Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation of the waste processing room, including the use of a weighing system, compactors, a bio-digester (for food waste), and cardboard and plastic balers. Full training will be provided, but experience in a comparable environment is desirable.   
• Managing the collection of all processed waste, including full compactors, Dolav containers of compost, and compacted bales of cardboard and plastic.   
• Maintenance and Repairs: 
• Working alongside the Technical Facilities Manager to ensure that all estate equipment is maintained and serviced according to the planned maintenance schedule.   
• Attending to reactive and preventative general maintenance tasks, including painting, minor plumbing, and other ad-hoc repairs.   
• Contractor Management: 
• Supervising and coordinating third-party contractors attending the site.   
• Inspecting completed works to ensure they meet quality standards.   
• Site Operations and Safety: 
• Assisting with daily site inspections and preventative fire safety management planning.   
• Supporting operational logistics.   
• Taking responsibility for instructing on-site cleaners regarding additional spillages or staining identified during daily walks and inspections.   
• Managing the distribution of keys and fobs to contractors and ensuring their safe return.   
• Carrying out emergency procedures in the event of a fire, flood, break-in, accident, etc.   
• Complying with all relevant Health & Safety requirements.   
• Being familiar with and ensuring that fire, health, and safety regulations are adhered to throughout the estate and car park by conducting inspections, checking signage, and advising on defects.   
• Assist in site set up & de-rig where required for Events hosted on the estate. 
• Stakeholder Communication: 
• Liaising with occupiers of the buildings to establish constructive and positive relationships.   
• General Upkeep: 
• Working with the estate team to ensure the fabric and finish of the overall site are properly maintained and in good condition.  

Qualifications

• Essential Skills and Experience: 
• Proven maintenance skills and/or industrial machine experience.   
• Familiarity with a range of common plant and equipment used on site.   
• Ability to effectively supervise contractors.   
• Ability to maintain detailed on-site records and report to the Technical Operations Manager in a clear and concise manner.   
• Good mechanical/electrical knowledge and background.   
• Highly organized, motivated, and possessing a positive "can-do" attitude to work.   
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently and use own initiative.   
• Clean driver’s license.   
• Forklift driving experience (preferable with a valid ticket).