Receptionist/Handyman

Company description:

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Job description:

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Building Control Officer to join our National Highways England account in Birmingham - Quinton Depot B32 1AF. This role is based on-site.

The salary is £12.57 per hour.

Amey delivers total facilities and estate management services, including planned and reactive maintenance works, cleaning, project and asset management across Highways England’s extensive and growing operational estate.

We work in partnership with our client, Highway England staff, building users and their supply chain partners to ensure the 24/7 service we provide is delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day-to-day operational requirements that keeps one of the busiest road networks in Europe safe for the people and businesses who rely on it every day.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

 The role is Monday – Friday

Week One – 6am-2pm

Week Two – 2pm-10pm

Week 3 – 10pm-6am

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

• Administration functions – using all Microsoft office programmes
• Communication with suppliers via email and telephone
• Conduct daily site checks and log action findings
• Prepare and process site paperwork for the attending Engineers/Operatives to undertake PPM’s and reactive works.
• Ensure all contractors, under sphere of control, operate within appropriate SHE processes and client HSE standards
• Responsible for first line implementation of reactive events. For example, Fire Alarm activation, power outages and emergency maintenance callouts.
• Ensure the premises Health and Safety and COSHH compliance aspects are upheld.
• React and execute any general repairs and maintenance duties when required or requested.
• Report all incidents, occupational illnesses, and emergencies in relevant books/ documentation
• General maintenance to both building and grounds including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning, waste management, stocking of tea stations and toilet facilities, monitor & maintain stationery levels and winter gritting
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to support the engineers and operatives in all maintenance across the site as well as working independently.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

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Profile description:

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, filing and record keeping
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Communication Competency: Verbal, Email generation, telephonic with a Teamwork mindset
• Good understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH requirements within a building environment
• Good customer relationship skills
• Knowledge and ability to undertake basic building maintenance, handyman, security, or janitorial duties

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have time management skills and experience working within a large site area, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required training.

We offer:

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.