Facilities Assistant

CBRE Group, Inc.; Kendal; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Facilities Assistant to join our Kendal site in England. The role involves welcoming visitors, staff and contractors, coordinating room setups, handling mail, and supporting events and admin tasks within a proactive facilities team.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site at Kendal, with responsibilities spanning from porterage to safety and permit-to-work administration as part of a professional workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive approach.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, staff, and contractors, delivering a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience.
• Act as a point of contact for staff feedback related to the working environment and escalate where appropriate
• Carry out porterage duties including the movement of furniture and equipment as required by the Company.
• Assist with internal events, meetings, and staff engagement activities by coordinating room setups and logistics.
• Receive and distribute incoming mail and parcels to site users promptly and efficiently.
• Act as an Incident Controller during fire evacuations and other emergency situations.
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system and ensure compliance with safe systems of work.
• Manage the issuing and tracking of access fobs and keys, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely updates.
• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including postal duties, helpdesk reporting, and general facilities coordination.

Job description

Administrative, Building Management, Customer Service, Facilities Management, Health and Safety/Environment

Location(s)

Kendal - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Facilities Assistant to join our team at our prestigious site in Kendal!

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, staff, and contractors, delivering a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience.
• Act as a point of contact for staff feedback related to the working environment and escalat where appropriate
• Carry out porterage duties including the movement of furniture and equipment as required by the Company.
• Assist with internal events, meetings, and staff engagement activities by coordinating room setups and logistics.
• Receive and distribute incoming mail and parcels to site users promptly and efficiently.
• Act as an Incident Controller during fire evacuations and other emergency situations.
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system and ensure compliance with safe systems of work.
• Manage the issuing and tracking of access fobs and keys, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely updates.
• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including postal duties, helpdesk reporting, and general facilities coordination.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team with excellent career progression!

Hours

• 8am - 5pm
• Monday to Friday

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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