Facilities Assistant

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant for a full-time position in Greater London. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards in facility management, including minor repairs and maintenance, contractor control, and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have previous experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Join us for competitive pay and extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition of individual contributions

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the site is clean and well-maintained.
• Control contractor processes on site.
• Open and close the building when required.
• Maintain a positive brand image for the company.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Adaptability to changing priorities

Strong communication skills

Initiative and decision-making

Ability to work under pressure

Exceptional timekeeping

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in 14Forty on a full time basis, contracted to 36 hours per week.

As a Facilities Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of facility management with the wider facilities team. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you bring your spark to 14Forty? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks
• Responsible for ensuring the exterior of the site is in a clean, tidy and reasonable state of repair, inclusive of general external maintenance tasks.
• Assisting the facilities team with the control of contractor's process, inclusive of ensuring contractors are signed in correctly, and signed out, and that everyone is adhering to site policies and rules
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the building where required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Facilities Assistant will:

• Have previous experience within a similar role
• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1012/99669001/52606639/R/BU #LI-DNP #14Forty

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!