Facilities Assistant

We’re seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to join us! You’ll be at the heart of our day-to-day operations, carrying out minor repairs and ensuring our buildings, equipment and meeting spaces are always ready for use. From maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, to managing access systems, handling deliveries and coordinating waste and recycling, you’ll play a key role in delivering a quality service to colleagues across the business.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

This year we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Perform minor repairs, such as changing light bulbs or unblocking sinks.
• Coordinate and liaise with contractors for larger repairs and maintenance tasks (e.g., gas, electrical, plumbing).
• Conduct routine checks of equipment/furniture and ensure it is in good working order.
• Furniture movement around corporate building(s)
• Act as a keyholder for premises and manage building access systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Operate, check and test the fire and intruder alarm systems.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling services.
• Perform general cleaning duties to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the premises are hygienic, clean, and safe.
• Assist with setting up and arranging rooms for meetings or events.
• Manage and maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and furniture.
• Handle deliveries and organise storage and pick up from other corporate buildings.
• Answer phone/Teams calls, emails and respond to repair requests. 
• Ensure post is received, sorted, franked and posted in a timely manner.

• Aware of the key requirements of day-to-day business needs or corporate buildings.
• Basic experience of office/building repairs using hand/power tools with a clear understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and translating that into working practice. 
• An ability to manage multiple tasks, manage inventories and remain flexible to switch between tasks and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the business.
• Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues, contractors and public visiting our corporate buildings.
• A good knowledge of the Data Protection Act 1998 and UK GDPR.
• Experience of working with regulation, legislation and translating that into working practice.
• Demonstratable experience of coaching, advising and training staff at all levels.
• Excellent values and be performance driven to always be improving on the service delivered.

• Starting salary of £25,105 per year
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!