Facilities Assistant

Viasat; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite company in the City of London is seeking a Facilities Management professional to support the needs of a dynamic environment. You will conduct building checks, maintain compliance, and assist with special projects. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in facilities management and strong customer service skills. This role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vibrant workplace while ensuring top-notch facility operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in facilities/hotel management.
• Strong customer service skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily building checks and maintain the facility.
• Provide support for special projects and events.
• Ensure repairs are implemented with minimal impact to users.

Skills

Customer service background

Computer literate (Office 365, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, CAFM)

Facilities/hotel background

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

An excellent opportunity to join Viasat’s Facilities Management team becoming an integral part of supporting the needs of a global satellite company. You will be part of the customer focused FM team, providing a first class service in this diverse and exciting role. You will play an important part with the day to day running of the building support 800 members of staff.

The day-to-day

• Conduct daily building checks, proactively maintain the building (including inspections)
• Maintain CAFM systems, monitor workflows, assign tasks, analyse data
• Provide support to the wider teams for special projects and events
• Complete site training and keep up to date with the latest operational procedures
• Work collaboratively to drive a safe and compliant culture
• ersonal Protective Equipment maintenance/ordering
• Attend toolbox talks and participate in required scheduled training in a pro‑active manner
• Work with site permitting and compliance strategies
• Ensure repairs are implemented with minimal impact to end users
• Gym inspections and management (environment, inductions)
• Engage with external vendors as required and accompany/assist them while on site
• Health & safety check where necessary. Report issues
• Light maintenance duties and inventory stocking for office supplies
• Conduct site inductions for contractors
• Maintain compliance records (training, COSHH, safety records)
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need

• Customer service background
• Computer literate (Office 365, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, CAFM
• Facilities/hotel background, minimum 3 years’ experience

What will help you on the job

• Experience with a CAFM system (not essential)

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.