Facilities Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Facilities Assistant for a busy conference venue in Leeds City Centre. You'll manage room setups, support events, and ensure security and cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience, good communication skills, and a proactive approach. The role is temporary for 3 months, offering varied tasks within a friendly team. Competitive salary and ongoing training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing assignment

Training and development

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is critical.
• Ability to handle physical tasks and lift furniture is essential.
• Strong communication skills required for guest interactions.

Responsibilities

• Set up meeting rooms with required configurations.
• Open and close the venue, ensuring security protocols.
• Assist guests and clients during events.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to lift and move furniture

Good communication skills

Organised, reliable, and proactive

Basic IT skills

Job description

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'