Facilities Assistant

IQVIA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA's Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support day-to-day office operations and equipment management. This full-time, office-based role requires hands-on organization and proactive coordination.

You will handle orders for taxis, couriers, lunches, stationery and equipment, assist with major meetings, liaise with landlords and suppliers, arrange contractor access, and ensure building safety through routine checks. Driving license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Physically fit.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal English.
• Driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization on office facilities and equipment.
• Manage orders and bookings for taxis, couriers, lunches, stationery and office equipment.
• Assist with planning, coordination and preparation of major business meetings.
• Liaise with landlord and suppliers as maintenance team, security, cleaning, postal or courier.
• Support planned maintenance by arranging contractor access and accompanying engineers when required.
• Carry out routine building checks and report maintenance faults or safety concerns.
• Undertake projects, research data and make relevant analysis, making recommendations.
• Support junior members of the team providing guidance and assigning some tasks as delegated by the manager.
• Carry out painting and decorating on site and assist with remodelling selected areas.
• Respond to facilities requests from staff and escalates urgent problems to the Facilities Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

English language

Physically fit

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manchester, United Kingdom

Full time

R1571971

Facilities Assistant

Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU)

This role is office based!

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) Ltd, an IQVIA business, is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations, and a facility where commitment to excellence is paramount. Possessing extensive pharmaceutical, scientific and clinical expertise, allied with fast volunteer recruitment, both healthy and patient, within a state-of-the-art hospital based research facility, enables the MEU to offer clients positive clinical trial solutions.

Join us on our exciting journey!

Job Overview:

Support the organization on office facilities and equipment.

Manage the regular placement of orders and bookings for things such a taxis, couriers, lunches, stationery and office equipment’s.

Support the planning, coordination and preparation of major Business meetings.

May lialise on behalf of the manager with the landlord and suppliers as maintenance team, security, cleaning, postal or courier.

Support planned maintenance by arranging contractor access and accompanying engineers when required.

Carry out routine building checks and report maintenance faults or safety concerns.

Undertake projects, research data and make relevant analysis, making recommendations.

Support junior members of the team providing guidance and assigning some tasks as delegated by the manager.

Carry out painting and decorating on site and assist with remodelling selected areas.

Respond to facilities requests from staff and escalates urgent problems to the Facilities Manager.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Physically fit

• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.

• Driving license required.

Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you

• High level of autonomy.

• Global exposure

• Variety of therapeutic areas

• Collaborative and supportive team environment

• Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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