Facilities Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Facilities Assistant to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities include maintaining facility standards, minor repairs, and compliance with health & safety regulations. Candidates should have prior experience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers career growth and competitive pay.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Recognition of employee contributions

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to work under pressure with exceptional timekeeping.
• Brilliant communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of facility management.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Compass Group UK&I on a full time basis, contracted to 37 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 a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. The role includes rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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

Qualifications

• 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

About Compass Group UK&I

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.

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!