OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
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Job Purpose
To deliver high-quality fabrication, installation, and decorative works across the Arndale site. The role involves maintaining and enhancing public spaces, retail areas, and back-of-house environments to ensure a safe, visually appealing, and well-maintained shopping centre.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication & Installation
- Manufacture, assemble, and install fixtures, fittings, signage, and display elements.
- Carry out basic carpentry, metalwork, and associated fabrication tasks.
- Modify and repair existing structures and fittings as required.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to complete work accurately.
Decoration & Finishing
- Prepare surfaces (sanding, filling, priming) for decoration.
- Carry out painting, varnishing, and finishing to a high standard.
- Apply specialist finishes, coatings, and decorative treatments where required.
- Ensure consistent appearance across all public and tenant-facing areas.
Maintenance & Repairs
- Respond to reactive maintenance requests across the centre.
- Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks relating to fabric and décor.
- Identify defects and recommend remedial actions.
- Ensure all work areas are safe and left clean upon completion.
Health & Safety
- Work in compliance with H&S policies, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Use tools, equipment, and materials safely and correctly.
- Follow permit-to-work systems where required.
- Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.
Stakeholder Interaction
- Liaise with site management, contractors, and tenants where needed.
- Provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
- Support centre events, seasonal decorations, and project works.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in fabrication, maintenance, or decorating roles.
- Strong practical skills in painting, surface preparation, and basic construction.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and materials.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings (preferred).
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications (Desirable
- NVQ/City & Guilds in Painting & Decorating, Carpentry, or similar trade.
- Health & Safety training (e.g. IOSH Working Safely).
- PASMA / IPAF (advantageous but not essential).
Personal Attributes
- Reliable and self-motivated.
- Flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
