Facilities Assistant

Sodexo Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant corporate team as a Facilities Assistant, where your role is pivotal in creating a welcoming environment. You'll be the friendly face that enhances the experience of colleagues and clients alike. This position offers you the chance to thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions and encourages your personal growth. Enjoy a fulfilling career where you can make a difference every day while benefiting from a range of perks and support services designed to enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you're passionate about customer service and creating positive experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

24hr virtual GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Life assurance benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• A proactive attitude with a passion for customer service is key.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with warmth and professionalism.
• Assist with meeting room setup and maintain a tidy reception area.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in a similar role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

You’ll enhance comfort and convenience. We’ll enhance your future.

Get paid to put a smile on someone's face as a Facilities Assistant in Cambridge, CB2 0AA! Be the friendly face of our vibrant corporate site, offering a helping hand to ensure seamless operations. A role where you’ll love what you do. Join a team that values you for being you.

What you’ll do:

1. Shape that all-important first impression, greeting and welcoming guests with warmth and professionalism.
2. Enhance the experience of our colleagues and clients, providing support with meeting room set up, connectivity, and hospitality.
3. Assist in maintaining a tidy and inviting reception, mail room, and lobby area.
4. Keep our teams safe by having a close eye on Health & Safety practices, reporting issues as required.
5. Be the site's 'go-to' for providing information and assistance.

What you bring:

1. Previous experience in a similar role is a plus, but excellent interpersonal and communication skills are the key.
2. A positive, energetic, and proactive attitude with a passion for customer service.
3. Proficient in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
4. Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, or support with both work-related issues and personal situations.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals with over 1900 well-known retailers ranging from utilities, groceries, entertainment, fashion, travel, and more! (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future through our Pension Plan.
• A life assurance benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Easily accessible learning and development routes, offering opportunities to grow and succeed throughout your career with Sodexo.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Drive business success - and your career.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Package Description

Facility Assistant

• Monday - Friday
• 07:00 - 15:30
• 40 hours per week
• £12.60 per hour + Sodexo benefits
• Discounted train/bus travel, Employee assistance programme, discounted meals, uniform provided.

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.