Building Assistant

Mitie Group plc.; Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Building Assistant at the DVSA Bishopbriggs Driving Test Centre to support facilities coordination and safe office operations.

You will perform routine checks, assist with room set-ups, security checks, access control and compliance logging, helping staff and visitors, and contributing to a secure, well-organised workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills, proactive and independent work
• Awareness of health and safety principles; fire warden or first aid training desirable
• Experience in facilities, building operations, or office support roles desirable
• Good customer service with a professional, courteous approach
• Physically capable of moving and setting up furniture and equipment

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine visual checks of office areas and report building issues to Facilities Manager or contractors.
• Support meeting room set-ups, office moves, furniture rearrangement, and workspace reconfiguration; assist staff and visitors.
• Carry out health and safety duties including weekly fire alarm testing and ensuring escape routes are clear.
• Assist with security and access management including unlocking/locking procedures and visitor control.
• Manage logistics and compliance support including deliveries, stock monitoring, logbooks, meter readings, and maintenance support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Customer service

Physical ability to move furniture

Job description

Better places, thriving communities

ROLE: Building Assistant
HOURS: 40 Hours
LOCATION: DVSA - Bishopbriggs - Driving Test Centre

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Building Assistant who supports the smooth and safe operation of the office environment by assisting with facilities coordination, room set‑ups, security checks, contractor access, and compliance logging.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine visual checks of office areas and report building issues to the Facilities Manager or contractors, ensuring all spaces remain presentable and functional.
• Support meeting room set‑ups, office moves, furniture rearrangement, and workspace reconfiguration, along with assisting staff, visitors, and internal events.
• Carry out health and safety duties including weekly fire alarm testing, ensuring escape routes are clear, placing safety signage, and reporting hazards.
• Assist with security and access management including unlocking/locking procedures, visitor access control, and escorting contractors in secure areas.
• Manage logistics and compliance support including deliveries, stock monitoring, updating logbooks, meter readings, and supporting maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work proactively and independently.
• Awareness of health and safety principles (Fire Warden or First Aid training desirable).
• Experience in facilities, building operations, or office support roles is desirable.
• Good customer service skills with a professional and courteous approach.
• Physically capable of moving and setting up furniture and equipment.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a professional office environment supporting facilities and operations.
• Be part of a team that prioritises safety, service, and operational excellence.
• Development opportunities within facilities and building management services.