Not Built for Sitting Still? Good. Neither Is This Job.
Multi-Skilled Facilities Operative | Essex & London
£16.00 per hour, increasing to £17.50 after a successful 12-week probation
Do you take genuine pride in doing a job properly?
Would you rather spend your working day out and about than staring at the same four walls?
Are you the kind of person who turns up on time, gets stuck in and can be trusted to represent a business professionally, even when nobody is watching?
If yes – keep reading. If not, please don’t waste your time (or ours).
Who We Are
We’re Well Kept Group, an independent facilities maintenance company based in Essex.
We help commercial clients across London and the South East keep their premises, grounds and external spaces clean, safe, presentable and well maintained.
Our work covers everything from commercial window cleaning and grounds maintenance to waste removal, landscaping, external cleaning and general facilities support.
We’re a close-knit team with ambitious plans for the future. We care about the standard of our work, the experience we give our customers and the reputation we’re building.
None of that happens without reliable people who are prepared to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.
That’s where you come in.
The Opportunity
This isn’t a job for someone who wants to do exactly the same thing, in exactly the same place, every day.
It’s also not a role where you’ll be left standing around waiting to be told what to do next.
As a Multi-Skilled Facilities Operative, you’ll work across different areas of the business depending on the needs of our customers and the day’s schedule.
One day you might be supporting a commercial window-cleaning job. The next, you could be completing grounds maintenance, clearing a property, carrying out external cleaning or helping with a landscaping project.
You’ll help us deliver consistently excellent work so our customers know they can depend on Well Kept Group, whatever the job involves.
If you already have experience in one or more of these areas, we’d love to hear from you. If not, a great attitude and willingness to learn are just as important, as full training will be provided. We can teach you how to use equipment and complete different types of work, but we can’t teach you to care, take pride in what you do or turn up with the right attitude.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your working week could include:
- Commercial window cleaning
- Grounds and garden maintenance
- Waste removal and property clearances
- Landscaping work
- Pressure washing and external cleaning
- General facilities and property maintenance
- Loading, unloading and safely transporting equipment
- Representing Well Kept Group professionally at customer sites
- Working alongside the wider team to complete jobs safely, efficiently and to a high standard
No two days will be exactly the same
What You’ll Achieve
Within your first 12 months, you’ll be expected to:
- Successfully complete your 12-week probation by demonstrating reliability, punctuality, professionalism and consistently high standards.
- Become competent across several of our core services, giving you the confidence and skills to support a wide range of jobs.
- Complete work safely and efficiently, following instructions, risk assessments and company procedures.
- Take ownership of the quality of your work, leaving every customer site clean, tidy and properly finished.
- Build trust with the team, becoming someone your colleagues can rely on when the workload is demanding.
- Represent Well Kept Group professionally, helping us generate positive feedback, repeat business and long-term customer relationships.
- Develop your practical skills, creating opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the company grows.
In short: you’ll help us turn demanding jobs into well-kept spaces and satisfied customers.
The Person We’re Looking For
You take pride in your work
“Good enough” isn’t how you operate. You notice the details, care about the finished result and want to leave every job knowing it has been done properly.
You’re reliable
You turn up when you say you will. You’re ready to work at the agreed time and understand that the rest of the team is depending on you.
You’re practical and proactive
You don’t stand around waiting for someone to notice a problem. You ask questions, use your initiative and look for ways to help.
You’re physically capable
This is an active, hands-on role. You’ll be working outdoors, moving equipment, lifting materials and carrying out manual tasks throughout the day.
You’re comfortable working outdoors
British weather doesn’t always cooperate. You’ll need to be prepared to work outside during cold, wet and occasionally very warm conditions.
You’re a team player
You can work independently when needed, but you also understand that good communication and teamwork make every job safer and more efficient.
You want to learn
You don’t need experience in every service we provide. What matters is that you listen, learn quickly and are willing to develop new skills.
You’re looking beyond your next payday
We’re looking for someone who wants stability, progression and the opportunity to become a valued part of a growing company.
We care about results, efficiency, collaboration, keeping our word and creating a great experience for our customers.
If those words excite you rather than bore you, you’re in the right place.
This Probably Isn’t for You If…
- You regularly struggle to get out of bed on time.
- You need someone constantly checking that you’re working.
- You disappear when a job becomes difficult or inconvenient.
- You’re careless with tools, vehicles or customers’ property.
- You don’t enjoy physical or outdoor work.
- You think clearing up is always somebody else’s responsibility.
- You’re looking for something temporary until a “better” job comes along.
- You bring excuses instead of solutions.
No passengers. No clock-watchers. No cutting corners.
We’re not expecting perfection. We are expecting honesty, effort and accountability.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Meet the age requirements of our commercial vehicle insurance policy, which currently requires drivers to be aged 25 or over.
- Be able to travel to jobs throughout Essex, London and the surrounding areas.
- Be physically able to carry out manual and outdoor work.
- Be available for occasional overtime and weekend work when required.
Previous experience in window cleaning, landscaping, grounds maintenance, external cleaning, clearances or general maintenance would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential.
Full training will be provided to the right person.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Because we provide reactive maintenance services, workload and finishing times can vary.
Some days may finish earlier. Busier periods may require overtime or occasional weekend work.
We believe flexibility should work both ways, and we’ll always aim to communicate openly and treat people fairly.
What’s in It for You?
- £16.00 per hour during your probationary period.
- £17.50 per hour after successfully completing your 12-week probation.
- 28 days’ annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
- Full uniform provided.
- Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Practical training across multiple trades and facilities services.
- Ongoing learning and development.
- Varied work across different locations and environments.
- The opportunity to take on more responsibility as your skills develop.
- Genuine long-term career progression within a growing independent business.
- A close-knit team where good work is noticed and valued.
You won’t just be filling a vacancy.
You’ll be helping us build the team that takes Well Kept Group into its next stage of growth.
How to Apply
Send us your CV to [email protected]
- A short written introduction; or
- A brief video telling us a little about yourself and why this role appeals to you.
Please also answer this question:
Tell us about a time you took responsibility for getting a difficult or physical job finished properly. What did you do, and what was the result?
We’re not looking for a polished corporate answer.
We want to understand how you think, how you work and what standards you set for yourself.
If you’re reading this thinking, “This sounds like me,” we can't wait to hear from you
Pay: £17.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
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- A short written introduction; or
- A brief video telling us a little about yourself and why this role appeals to you.
Please also answer this question:
Tell us about a time you took responsibility for getting a difficult or physical job finished properly. What did you do, and what was the result?
We’re not looking for a polished corporate answer.
Work Location: In person
