Caretaker / Facilities Assistant

Search Consultancy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekdays only

Permanent potential

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting a Caretaker / Facilities Assistant to join a busy Head Office team based in Highbury & Islington. This is a long-term opportunity with potential to go permanent after a successful temporary period.

You will keep the office running smoothly, ensure safety and maintain premises and external areas, working Monday to Friday with no weekends.

Qualifications

• Caretaking, facilities or building services experience.
• Able to carry out basic repairs and maintenance.
• Good understanding of workplace health & safety.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently with a varied workload.
• Good communication with contractors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine building inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Liaise with contractors, obtain quotes and ensure high-standard work.
• Act as keyholder and support security procedures.
• Conduct health & safety and fire safety checks with records.
• Monitor fire and intruder alarms; undertake minor repairs.
• Keep offices and shared areas clean, tidy and presentable.
• Maintain stock of cleaning and facilities supplies.
• Support stores management: receiving, packing, dispatching.
• Respond to emergencies during working hours with services.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance

Health & safety

Organisation

Communication

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker / Facilities Assistant to join a busy Head Office team based in Highbury & Islington. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and proactive individual looking to secure a long-term position, with the potential to become permanent following a successful temporary period.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running, presentation, safety and maintenance of the office premises and external areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine building inspections and report any maintenance issues.
• Liaise with contractors and service providers, obtaining quotes where required and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Act as a keyholder and support building security procedures.
• Conduct regular health & safety and fire safety checks, maintaining accurate records.
• Monitor and maintain fire alarm and intruder alarm systems.
• Undertake minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure office, welfare facilities and shared external areas are kept clean, tidy and well-presented.
• Maintain adequate stocks of cleaning, washroom and facilities supplies.
• Support the management of stores, including receiving, packing and dispatching stock items.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations during working hours and liaise with emergency services when required.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities or building services role.
• Be confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance work.
• Have a good understanding of health & safety requirements within a workplace environment.
• Possess strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Have good communication skills and be comfortable liaising with contractors and colleagues at all levels.
• Be reliable, proactive and hands-on in their approach.

What's on Offer?

• £13.76 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern - no weekends
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Varied and rewarding position within a supportive office environment

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age