Facilities Assistant

Manpower UK Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support a busy conference venue in Leeds. The role involves setting up rooms, customer service, and general facilities tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service, good communication skills, and the ability to lift furniture. The position offers ongoing assignment, training, and a friendly team environment. This is a temporary position for 3 months working 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Ongoing assignment

Training and development

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Ability to lift and move furniture is required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up meeting rooms with layout and equipment.
• Support events and assist clients and VIPs.
• Handle deliveries and last-minute requests.

Skills

Customer service experience

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. If this is you don't hesitate to Apply Now