Compliance Operative

“A role with new skills, new challenges, new rewards”

Compliance Operative

University of Greenwich , Medway Campus, Central Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TB
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 07.00 - 15.30
Total Hours Per Week: 40
£13.45ph + excellent benefits

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At Sodexo, we deliver safe, compliant and high-performing environments that allow our clients to thrive. We are now seeking a proactive and reliable Compliance Operative to join our Hard FM team at the Medway Campus of University of Greenwich.

If you have experience in facilities maintenance, compliance, or building services,and take pride in doing things the right way, this could be the role for you.

As Compliance Operative, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring all buildings and systems across campus remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

This is a hands-on role combining planned preventative maintenance (PPM), compliance checks (particularly water hygiene), reactive support, and accurate record keeping. You’ll work closely with the Engineering Lead and wider facilities team to deliver operational excellence in line with statutory regulations and service level agreements.

If you’re ready to contribute to a safe, compliant and high-performing campus environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver facilities excellence at the University of Greenwich.

What You’ll Do

• Carrying out planned compliance checks including water temperature monitoring and system flushing (ACOP L8)

• Completing PPM tasks and responding to reactive maintenance requests

• Maintaining accurate physical and electronic logbooks

• Supporting statutory compliance across building services

• Liaising with contractors and supporting audits

• Undertaking minor repairs and general handyman tasks when required

• Ensuring all works are carried out safely and in line with H&S regulations

• Supporting KPIs and SLAs through timely, high-quality service delivery

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What You Bring

• Experience in facilities maintenance, compliance, or building services

• Knowledge of water hygiene / ACOP L8 compliance (desirable but highly beneficial)

• Experience completing logbooks and compliance documentation

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude

• Flexible approach, with occasional out-of-hours support if required

What We Offer

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.

• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.

• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.

• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.

• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.

• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.

• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.

• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.

• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.

• A flexible and dynamic work environment.

• Competitive compensation.

• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note:

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

File Downloads

• HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
• JD - Compliance Operative - Updated Jan 2026.pdf