Facilities Assistant

Medirest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual health check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Medirest, the healthcare services arm of Compass Group UK&I, is hiring a Facilities Assistant on a part-time basis. The role covers 15 hours per week, with shifts Wed to Mon and nights on Tue, maintaining the site and supporting the facilities team.

You will carry out minor repairs, keep external areas tidy, manage contractors, and ensure health and safety compliance while representing Healthcare and upholding the brand image.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Adaptable and able to handle changing priorities.
• Excellent communicator who builds relationships.
• Proactive and decisive for our customers.
• Able to work under pressure with reliable timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance
• Keeping the outside of the site clean, tidy and in good repair
• Helping the facilities team manage contractors, sign in/out and follow site rules
• Opening and closing the building when needed
• Representing Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Job description

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Facilities Assistant to join Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 15 hours per week, working variable shifts Wednesday to Monday and nights on Tuesday.

You'll keep the site in great shape, carrying out minor repairs and maintenance and supporting the wider facilities team every day.

What You'll Do

• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance
• Keeping the outside of the site clean, tidy and in good repair
• Helping the facilities team manage contractors, making sure they sign in and out and follow site rules
• Opening and closing the building when needed
• Representing Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

What We Offer

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About You

• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Be adaptable and embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be able to work under pressureDemonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Job Reference: com/0611/93508005/52844858/STC #Medirest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!