Facilities Assistant

Napthens LLP; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Preston is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to maintain efficient working environments across multiple offices. The role involves supporting office cleanliness, performing small repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess a full UK driving license. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Hands-on and practical individual, happy to get involved in all aspects.
• Friendly and approachable with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and cleanliness of offices, restocking supplies.
• Carry out small repairs and set up workstations.
• Assist with health & safety checks and compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facilities Assistant
Location: Preston (with regular travel to other offices)
Start Date: End of July / Early August
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours per week)
Reporting to: Facilities Manager

We’re looking for a proactive, reliable Facilities Assistant to join our growing team and help keep our offices running smoothly. Based primarily in Preston, this role will also involve regular travel to our other offices. As part of a team that will expand from two to three, you’ll play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and well-organised working environments across all our sites.

About Napthens

Napthens is a leading regional law firm offering high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals across the UK. We pride ourselves on our values of collaboration, understanding, and excellence in everything we do.

We Collaborate • We Understand • We Excel

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the maintenance and cleanliness of the offices, including restocking supplies and liaising with contractors

• Carrying out small repairs, moving office furniture, and setting up workstations (DIY training provided)

• Building strong relationships across the business by helping improve processes and the work environment

• Assisting with post, archiving, reception cover, and general facilities tasks

• Supporting health & safety checks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (training provided)

• Travelling between offices as needed (mileage paid)

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on and practical individual who is happy to get involved in all aspects of the role

• Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Well-organised, proactive, and with a keen eye for detail

• Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Flexible and willing to support occasional out-of-hours work

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of a growing team, where you’ll contribute to creating an efficient and safe working environment across multiple locations.