Facilities Assistant

IQVIA LLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) at IQVIA LLC is recruiting a Facilities Assistant to support daily office facilities, equipment, and smooth operations in a hospital-based research environment in Manchester. You will coordinate orders, meetings, and contractor access, while ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates are physically fit with basic IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a valid driving license, with strong English communication and the ability to work independently and as

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the organization on office facilities and equipment.
• Manage the regular placement of orders and bookings for things such as taxis, couriers, lunches, stationery and office equipment’s.
• Support the planning, coordination and preparation of major Business meetings.
• May liaise 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 elevate urgent problems to the Facilities Manager.

Skills

Communication

Physically fit

Computer skills

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Facilities Assistant Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU)

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 as taxis, couriers, lunches, stationery and office equipment’s.
• Support the planning, coordination and preparation of major Business meetings.
• May liaise 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 elevate 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.

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.