Facilities Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is hiring a Facilities Assistant to ensure smooth operations in Healthcare. This full-time role involves minor repairs, site maintenance, and compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. In return, you will have opportunities for career development and be part of a team that values individuality and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or a similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships.
• Commitment to Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the exterior of the site is clean and well maintained.
• Assist with the control of contractors on site.
• Open and close the building as required.
• Maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Embrace changing priorities and adapt quickly.
• Communicate effectively to build relationships.
• Strive for excellence in all tasks.
• Make decisions that enhance customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Communication skills

Adaptability

Timekeeping

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 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 company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Have previous experience within a similar role? Bring your spark to Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks
• Responsible for ensuring the exterior of the site is in a clean, tidy and reasonable state of repair, inclusive of general external maintenance tasks
• Assisting the facilities team with the control of contractor's process, inclusive of ensuring contractors are signed in correctly, and signed out, and that everyone is adhering to site policies and rules
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the building where required
• Representing Compass Group UK & I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• 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.