Site Assistant – JHB

Job Purpose:

The purpose of a Site Assistant is to ensure a clean and well-maintained environment by performing housekeeping duties, tending to garden tasks, and maintaining the cleanliness of company vehicles through regular truck washing. By upholding cleanliness standards, the Site Assistant contributes to creating a pleasant and hygienic space for employees, visitors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping: Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness throughout the facility, including offices, restrooms, common areas, and other designated spaces This involves tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces
• Gardening: Taking care of outdoor areas, including gardens, lawns, and landscaping, by mowing grass, trimming hedges, watering plants, removing weeds, and ensuring the overall tidiness and aesthetics of the premises
• Truck washing: Performing regular cleaning and washing of company vehicles, including trucks, vans, or other fleet vehicles, to maintain their appearance, cleanliness, and adherence to hygiene standards
• Site maintenance: Taking responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the warehouse, yard, and office areas, including repairs, cleanliness, and general facility management, to create a safe and efficient working environment
• Adhering to safety guidelines and using appropriate personal protective equipment (when performing duties to mitigate potential risks
• Establishing and fostering a safe work environment and overall safety compliance
• Operate within safety standards
• Attend and participate in meetings and support the team in achieving the goals of the operation
• Attend coaching and training
• Contribute to the overall achievement of the team’s goals

Behaviours & Skills

• Attention to detail, thoroughness, diligence, adherence to safety protocol, time management skills, teamwork, effective communication, efficiency, collaboration.

Qualification & Experience

• Grade 12
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans & English
• Proven experience of at least 2 – 3 years in a similar position, with a preference for experience within the FMCG Retail industry.

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