Facilities Assistant

British Airways; Barry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent airline's engineering division in Barry is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support the Facilities Manager in various operational tasks. Candidates should have strong skills in financial management, emergency response, and contract management. The role promises exciting opportunities for career development within Facilities Management, along with competitive rewards and access to discounted travel for employees and their families. Join them in enhancing engineering excellence while being a vital contributor to team goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme up to 16.5%

Discounted flights for employees and family

Discounts on leisure activities

Free parking at work

On-site gym and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to liaise with business managers for operational needs.
• Experience with waste management process compliance.
• Ability to collate and analyze FM-related data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager in facility management tasks.
• Work alongside LT members to achieve health & safety goals.
• Oversee waste management processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Business practices for cost reduction

Financial and budget management skills

Emergency response

Contract management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

IOSH working safely

Job description

Facilities Assistant

Great journeys require first‑class aircraft and components, that is why our unrivalled engineering function is so important to the British Airways experience. British Airways Engineering Wales is home to British Airways Maintenance Cardiff’s world‑class engineering team, and we would like to welcome applications for Facilities Assistant role within our Facilities team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a hugely skilled and experienced team. The role is varied and will allow the opportunity to work alongside the Facilities Manager, LT members ensuring all matters relating to Facilities, health & safety are achieved. You will be responsible for supporting the Facilities Manager in all facility management and service partner related functions.

Working in the impressive purpose‑built Aircraft Maintenance facility located on Cardiff Airport, you’ll be an integral part of BAMC’s Facilities team, working closely with all internal departments and the interface between all service partners at British Airways Engineering.

We are looking for a person with the opportunity to develop their career into Facilities Management and who can demonstrate:

• Utilise best business practices to identify opportunities to reduce operating cost.
• Financial and budget management skills.
• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility.
• Contract management (security, catering and building maintenance).
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office tools in order to generate practical reports and databases.

If you are interested in becoming part of our talented team and want to be considered for this exciting/dynamic role, we do need you to meet the criteria below.

• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (or equivalent).
• IOSH working safely (or equivalent)
• The ability to liaise with business managers to provide ad‑hoc services to meet operational needs.
• Oversee waste management process ensuring compliance with waste management regulations and corporate goals.
• Collate and analyse FM‑related data to support business strategic goals and measures.
• Project management experience to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

What we can offer you:

In return for keeping our fleet safe at the forefront of the sector you’ll receive great rewards, including:

• A competitive salary
• A pension scheme with potential contributions (individual and company) of up to 16.5 %
• Access to heavily discounted flights for yourself and friends and family from date of joining
• Access to standby flights for yourself and two nominees
• Discounted standby travel on other airlines
• Discounts on car hire, hotels, leisure activities, entertainment and many more
• Free parking at work and free parking at London Heathrow airport whilst on holiday for up to two weeks at a time
• On‑site gym and access to health and wellbeing support
• Plenty of scope and opportunity to develop your Facilities skills to progress your career within British Airways Engineering Wales

How to apply:

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you, please complete the online application form on Careers.ba.com and attach CV. Apply via careers.ba.com including your CV.