Buildings and Facilities Assistant

Adecco; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Uxbridge seeks a Buildings and Facilities Assistant responsible for various maintenance tasks and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires proven experience in maintenance and the ability to carry out essential safety checks. Suitable candidates should possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Formal trade training or equivalent experience in general maintenance, carpentry, or plumbing required.
• Proven experience in a similar role with knowledge of maintenance duties.
• Experience checking fire extinguishers and carrying out Emergency Lighting Testing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preliminary investigation and repair of defect reports, including plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Fulfill legal requirements of critical Health and Safety duties and maintain clear records.
• Support the Supervisor in completing preventative maintenance and audits.

Skills

Maintenance duties

Customer service

Health and Safety compliance

Manual handling

IT skills

Education

Good standard of education

NVQ Level 1 / City & Guilds qualification or equivalent

Tools

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Job description

Buildings and Facilities Assistant, Uxbridge

Location: Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4fc3cca6e3ed

Job Views: 21

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Role and Responsibilities:

• Undertake preliminary investigation and repair of defect reports (e.g., plumbing, electrical, building/carpentry, general repairs) or make safe and report clear information to the relevant supervisor or University Estates Department for further action via verbal or electronic means daily.
• Carry out basic electrical tasks such as replacing light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, lamps, checking external lighting, safe isolation, and resetting circuit breakers as per University procedures.
• Support the Buildings and Facilities Supervisor in completing PPM (preventative planned maintenance), Health & Safety duties, planned activities, and fire drills.
• Inform the Buildings and Facilities Supervisor when equipment and parts are used and require replenishment daily.
• Undertake manual handling as required.
• Prioritize own workload effectively.
• Provide clear and effective information to students when attending residences, directing students as required by verbal commands daily.
• Fulfill legal requirements of critical Health and Safety / Mandatory inspection and testing regimes, e.g., fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher checks, Emergency Light Testing, Legionella flushing/sampling, lux levels, asbestos condition reporting, PAT Testing, in accordance with the UUK Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing.
• Follow University Health and Safety guidelines, specifically the asbestos register, COSHH, wear correct Uniform and PPE (provided) before completing any maintenance work.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic records, including the use of digital and electronic systems and tablet/PDA devices for all work carried out daily.
• Ensure security within Residences is maintained for students, staff, and contractors, following University procedures. Repair and maintain all security and access systems, locks, and keys using correct procedures daily.
• Support the Student Living team in achieving audits (e.g., ISO, UUK), accreditations (e.g., Investors in People, Green Impact), and legislative and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, other University departments, and sections of Commercial Services as required, following appropriate University guidelines daily, weekly, or monthly.

Person Specification:

• Good standard of education
• Ability to carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and safe electrical isolation training
• Evidence of formal trade training (e.g., NVQ Level 1 / City & Guilds qualification) or equivalent experience in general maintenance, carpentry, or plumbing
• Proven experience in a similar role, either in the public or private sector, with broad knowledge of maintenance duties
• Previous experience providing a service to customers
• Experience checking fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
• Experience carrying out Emergency Lighting Testing
• Demonstrable experience using IT, including tablets, electronic devices, and digital technology

If interested, upload your most recent CV. Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and a supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.