Facilities Assistant

Manpower UK Limited; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing and recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Assistant for a busy conference venue located in Leeds City Centre. The role entails room setups, customer service, cleaning, and security duties. Ideal candidates should have experience in customer service, good communication skills, and the ability to lift furniture. The position is temporary for three months, offering a salary between £23,581 and £24,600 per year. This role is vital for ensuring guest satisfaction and venue operations.

Benefits

Ongoing assignment through Manpower

Training and development

Friendly team and varied daily tasks

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is required.
• Candidates must be able to lift and move furniture.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up meeting rooms with furniture and equipment.
• Open/close the venue and follow security protocols.
• Assist guests and clients during events.
• Act as a fire warden in emergencies.

Skills

Customer service experience

Able to lift and move furniture

Good communication skills

Organised, reliable, and proactive

Basic IT skills

Job description

Facilities Assistant - Conference Venue

Recruited through Manpower
Location: Leeds City Centre
Salary: £23,581-£24,600 per year
Type: Temporary 3 months
Hours: 37.5

Manpower is looking for a Facilities Assistant to support a busy city-centre conference and events venue. This is a hands-on role involving room setup, customer service, cleaning, security, and general facilities support.

What you\'ll do

• Set up meeting rooms (furniture, layout, equipment).
• Open/close the building and follow security procedures.
• Support events and assist guests, clients, and VIPs.
• Act as a fire warden during emergency situations.
• Handle deliveries, event materials, and last-minute requests.
• Assist with kitchen and post-event cleaning duties.
• Keep storerooms tidy and equipment organised.
• Help with maintenance tasks (waste removal, outdoor cleaning, gritting).
• Use event software to plan your daily workload.

What we\'re looking for

• Customer service experience
• Able to lift and move furniture
• Good communication skills
• Organised, reliable, and proactive
• Able to work individually and within a team
• Basic IT skills

Desirable: First Aid, IOSH, or experience in events/hospitality.

Benefits

• Ongoing assignment through Manpower
• Training and development
• Friendly team and varied daily tasks

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