Health, Safety And Facilities Assistant

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8-1pm on Friday
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience
Job Reference: 36200

Polytec are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our client based just north of Cambridge to support the Facilities and Health and Safety teams. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining buildings, equipment, and workspaces, ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment. This is a very physical role with a combination of working both indoors and outdoors and will involve both manual handling as well as occasional working at heights.

Responsibilities

- Carry out general building maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and flooring
- Respond to maintenance requests and complete routine facility inspections
- Support office moves, room setups and small refurbishment projects
- Assist with health and safety inspections, risk assessments and compliance activities
- Conduct fire safety and emergency lighting checks
- Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records
- Follow all health and safety procedures and use PPE where required

Requirements

- Previous experience in a facilities, maintenance or building services role
- Good practical knowledge of building maintenance and repairs
- Basic understanding of health and safety requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

- IOSH, COSHH Awareness, or similar Health and Safety training
- Trade qualification or vocational training
- First Aid or Fire Safety certification

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed