Building Services Assistant

Fawkes and Reece; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development company is seeking a Building Services Assistant to ensure high standards of cleaning, maintenance, and compliance in a new development. Responsibilities include performing inspections, managing contractors, and responding to issues. Ideal candidates will have experience in facilities management and fire safety compliance. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension scheme and healthcare.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

26 days holidays + birthday day off

Life assurance

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing on-site contractors, desirable but not essential.
• Experience in facilities management.
• Experience with fire safety compliance.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards in housekeeping and maintenance.
• Perform routine inspections of building systems.
• Communicate issues requiring escalation to management.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies.

Skills

Experience of overseeing on site contractors

Experience of facilities management

Experience of fire safety compliance

Ability to prioritise work and work under pressure

Driving licence

Job description

Reference: VAC-352592_1754927587
Posted: August 11, 2025

A Property Developer have a requirement for a Building Services Assistant to join their Estates and Facilities Management team for a new development with 167 homes for private rented clients.

Reporting to the Estates & Facilities Manager you will be responsible for:

• Ensure the general housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance (Estate and Communal Areas) is of a high standard at all times.
• Liaison with maintenance and estates colleagues, litter picks, paintwork touches, general handy person minor maintenance activities.
• Performing routine inspections of building systems to identify potential issues.
• Communicating building service issues that require escalating to the Estate and Facilities Manager.
• Responding to maintenance requests and emergencies within the building.
• To ensure that data is recorded and captured to inform the Building Safety Report.
• To liaise with any contractors on site engaged in works and arranging access including FM servicing.
• Adhering to safety procedures and regulations when performing maintenance tasks.
• To ensure the highest levels of health and safety compliance of the building and communal areas.
• Maintain all fire safety equipment, ensuring regular inspections and servicing.
• Weekly testing of fire alarms and drop tests for emergency lighting.
• Accurate maintenance of records for the building safety report.
• Assist in access for any service and compliance related work required.
• Coordinate with external service providers and contractors.
• Refuse management.
• Ensure security arrangements are managed effectively.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience of overseeing on site contractors (Possibly SSSTS / SMSTS - desirable not essential).
• Experience of facilities management
• Experience of fire safety compliance
• Ability to prioritise work and work under pressure
• Must be able to work flexibly with some weekend work required
• Driving licence

In return for your skills, the company are offering a competitive salary and package including company pension scheme, 26 days holidays + birthday day off, life assurance and healthcare.

If you are interested in the Building Services Assistant role, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece or click to apply.