Facilities Assistant

YMCA Trinity Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable Facilities Assistant to join their team. This role is vital in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for visitors and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety and cleanliness. You'll enjoy a supportive workplace culture that values your contributions and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. With flexible working hours and a competitive salary, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus public holiday allowance

Competitive pay rates

Pension scheme

DBS Check Facilitated

Induction programme

On the job training

Regular supervisions

Internal progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in general building cleaning care including residential and public areas.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the building is clean and ready for customers and visitors.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

General building cleaning

Organizational skills

Gardening skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Good general education

Job description

YMCA Trinity Group – Facilities & Maintenance

‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’

Permanent Part Time Vacancy Facilities Assistant

Job reference QAH-FA-PT

Location YMCA Trinity Group, Queen Anne House, Gonville place, CB1 1ND

About us YMCA Trinity Group strives to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced Facilities Assistant to join our team.

The Role

The Facilities team play a critical role in ensuring our building is clean and ready to deliver a first-class service for our customers, visitors and partners to use.

If you’re organised, take pride in your work and have great time management skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Please refer to the supporting job description for full overview of duties

Skills and experience In summary applicants should have the following qualities:

• Knowledge of Health & Safety including COSSH and other relevant statutory requirements
• Experience in general building cleaning care; including residential rooms, offices and public areas.
• Be well-organised, reliable, flexible and able to work independently.
• Keen on Gardening.
• A good general education
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Basic IT skills.

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Days and hours 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday (start and finish times to be agreed between manager and postholder)

These will be 6-hour shifts per day, to be scheduled between 8am and 6pm.

Contact us If you would like to discuss the role, please email our Facilities and Maintenance Manager Mark Humm; [e-mail]

Alternatively contact [e-mail]

*Occasionally our emails will go into a Spam / Junk file, we suggest you check this from time to time if you are waiting to hear back from us.

Salary & benefits Annual salary £20,077 . Plus, additional benefits we offer include.

• 5 weeks holiday plus public holiday allowance (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Competitive rates of pay and pension
• DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
• Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
• Regular supervisions
• Internal progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Applications may be assessed as received; therefore, should we fill the role sooner than expected we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Early application is strongly advised.

Additional Information Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

In accordance with safer recruitment processes many of the roles we recruit for require successful candidates to undertake an appropriate criminal record background check. If an offer of work is accepted, YMCA Trinity Group will facilitate these checks on behalf of our staff and volunteers via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV’s will not be considered as an application, merely an expression of interest.

Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.

Visit ymcatrinitygroup.org.uk to view our current work and volunteering opportunities