Business Assistant

Mitie; Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities inFacilities

Professional office environment

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Building Assistant to support the smooth operation of a DVSA office environment in Bishopbriggs. You will assist with facilities coordination, room set-ups, security checks and compliance logging, while enabling staff and visitors to access spaces safely.

The role focuses on maintaining a presentable workspace, coordinating with the Facilities Manager, and supporting maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for coordinating facilities and supporting office operations.
• Awareness of health and safety principles is important; Fire Warden or First Aid training is desirable.
• Experience in facilities, building operations or office support is advantageous.
• A professional and courteous approach to customers and staff is required.
• Physical ability to move and set up furniture and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine visual checks of office areas and report issues to Facilities Manager or contractors.
• Assist with meeting room set-ups, office moves, and workspace reconfigurations.
• Perform health and safety duties including weekly fire alarm testing and ensuring escape routes are clear.
• Support security and access management, including visitor control and contractor escorting.
• Manage logistics and compliance support: deliveries, stock monitoring, logbooks, and meter readings.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Customer service

Independent working

Job description

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.