Facilities Assistant

• Working Days: Full Time - Monday - Friday + 1 Saturday every 3 weeks.
• Shifts: 6am - 2.30pm, 8am - 4pm, 4pm - 11.15pm - rota based
• No free parking onsite
• Central location close to train and bus station

Our clients are looking for a Facilities Assistant to join their Estates & Facilities Team. This role is crucial in providing a wide range of service and support functions to ensure the smooth operation of facilities. You will be part of a customer-focused, multi-functional team, engaging in activities that enhance the environment and ensure safety and operational standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work as part of the Estates & Facilities team under the supervision of the Facilities Duty Supervisor.

• Assist in a variety of tasks including security, parking management, postal services, cleaning, waste and recycling, furniture setups, emergency responses, systems testing, and maintenance.

• Respond to queries and assist in the locking and unlocking of buildings as per daily requirements.

• Conduct regular patrols and checks of internal and external areas.

• Support in the testing of systems such as fire alarms and assist in mailroom duties including sorting and distribution of mail across campuses.

• Collaborate with service partners including cleaning and maintenance teams.

• Manage waste collection, segregation, and storage in compliance with legislation.

• Maintain daily logs and records as directed and ensure adherence to operational procedures, standards, and health & safety regulations.

• Act as a primary responder to fire and evacuation alarms and assist in access control duties including security patrols and key control.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a customer-focused environment and familiarity with support functions and operational activities within premises.

• Desirable: Experience of driving transit-sized vehicles.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work effectively under supervision and as part of a team.

• Basic DIY skills and proficiency in using handheld technology for job management.

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