Facilities Assistant

Medirest; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Facilities Assistant, where your role is crucial to maintaining a high standard of facility management in healthcare. This part-time position offers you the opportunity to work within a supportive team that values individuality and recognizes hard work. Your responsibilities will include overseeing minor repairs, ensuring the site remains tidy, and managing contractor processes. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, this role not only allows you to contribute to essential services but also encourages your personal and professional growth. If you are adaptable, a great communicator, and eager to excel, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the exterior site.
• Assist with contractor management and compliance.

Skills

Facility Management

Communication

Timekeeping

Adaptability

Initiative

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a part-time basis, contracted to 10 hours per week.

As a Facilities Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of facility management with the wider facilities team. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks
2. Ensuring the exterior of the site is in a clean, tidy and reasonable state of repair, inclusive of general external maintenance tasks.
3. Assisting the facilities team with the control of contractor's process, ensuring contractors are signed in and out correctly, and that everyone adheres to site policies and rules.
4. Opening and/or closing the building where required
5. Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
6. Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Facilities Assistant will:

1. Have previous experience within a similar role
2. Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
3. Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
4. Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
5. Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
6. Possess the ability to work under pressure
7. Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength!