Facilities Assistant

Hazlewoods; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

On-site parking

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Health & wellbeing benefits

Firm-wide social events

Job summary

Hazlewoods is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities Team on a 12-month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave. The role is hands-on and involves supporting three Cheltenham offices across daily operations and safety compliance.

You will manage routine inspections, coordinate contractors, assist with moves and workspace planning, and occasionally drive a company van between sites. The position rewards proactive problem-solving and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, property, maintenance or similar.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage varied workload.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and customer-focused mindset.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to meet motor insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day facilities across three Cheltenham locations.
• Carry out routine building inspections and basic maintenance.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors on-site.
• Assist with office moves, meeting room setup and workspace planning.
• Support health & safety compliance and maintain records.
• Respond to facilities requests and resolve issues promptly.
• Drive between office locations using a company van, where required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

The Hazlewoods Facilities Team plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our three Cheltenham offices. From maintaining safe and welcoming workspaces to supporting colleagues and visitors, the team helps create an environment where people can do their best work.

We're looking for a Facilities Assistant to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in delivering great service, and is comfortable working across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of our office facilities across three Cheltenham locations
• Carry out routine building inspections and basic maintenance tasks
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and service providers on-site
• Assist with office moves, meeting room set-up and workspace planning
• Support health & safety compliance and maintain accurate records
• Respond to facilities requests from colleagues and help resolve issues promptly
• Drive between office locations using a company van, where required

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in facilities, property, maintenance or a similar practical role
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to problem-solving
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to meet the firm's motor insurance requirements

Our benefits include

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• On-site parking
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Regular firm-wide and team social events

If you’re looking for a varied role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!