Facilities Assistant

Facilities & HSE Assistant

Hands-on support to keep our site safe, tidy, and running smoothly

Want a practical, hands-on role where no two days are the same? We’re looking for a Facilities Assistant to help keep our aviation facility safe, clean, and well-maintained. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, taking pride in their work, and supporting a busy site.

Working closely with our Facilities Manager and HSE Advisor, you’ll support day-to-day facility upkeep, assist with basic safety checks, help coordinate contractors on site, and ensure our environment remains safe and compliant.

Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm

If you’re reliable, proactive, and happy to get involved in a wide range of practical tasks, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Support

• Carry out daily site checks to ensure the facility is clean, tidy, and in good working order
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks and repairs (e.g., changing bulbs, minor fixes, equipment checks)
• Help coordinate contractors and guide them around site
• Support general upkeep of buildings, grounds, and facilities

Health & Safety Support

• Assist the HSE Advisor with routine safety checks, inspections, and simple risk assessments
• Help ensure walkways, fire exits, storage areas, and workshops remain safe and hazard-free
• Support record-keeping and documentation for audits and compliance

Emergency & Safety Equipment

• Carry out regular checks of fire extinguishers, emergency exits, alarms, and safety signage
• Support emergency drills and help keep equipment in good working order

General Site Coordination

• Respond to minor issues around the site and escalate when needed
• Help monitor stock levels of supplies (PPE, cleaning items, maintenance materials)
• Provide general administrative support as needed

What You’ll Need

• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong attention to detail and pride in keeping areas tidy and safe
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)
• Comfortable with a role involving physical tasks and outdoor work

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in facilities support, maintenance, or a similar hands-on role
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety or a willingness to undertake training

WASL offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary, company bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), holiday buy/sell
• Health & wellbeing support, pension scheme, cycle to work, electric car scheme
• Retail discounts, referral bonus, death in service, and more

About Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL)

Part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, we provide global aviation services including base maintenance, aircraft storage, disassembly, and ground handling at Teesside International Airport.

We’re proud to promote fair hiring, diversity, and inclusion — and we’re growing fast.

If you’re proactive, safety-minded, and ready to make a difference in aviation, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now and join our journey.

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