Facilities Assistant

Service Care Solutions; Rayne; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management service is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to support the smooth running of multiple office hubs across Essex. The temporary position requires managing cleaning contractors, supporting facility issues, and coordinating safety measures like being a Fire Marshal. A full driving license is essential due to the travel between locations. Ideal candidates will have experience in facilities and strong organisational skills, ensuring all sites meet compliance and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, building maintenance, or health & safety.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Flexibility to travel to multiple hubs across Essex and work on an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Manage cleaning contractors and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Support on-site managers with facilities issues and building maintenance.
• Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider, coordinating rotas.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Job description

Job title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Essex (Travel to multiple hubs across Essex required)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: 3 - 6 months temporary
Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Purpose

We are looking for a proactive Facilities Officer to support the smooth running of multiple office hubs across Essex. This temporary role is for 3-6 months and requires a flexible approach.

You will travel to hubs across Essex, including Witham, Braintree, Colchester, Marks Tey, and Manningtree. Due being based at multiple locations for the role applicants must have a full driving license.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as key holder and participate in the on-call rota for alarms, minor repairs, and security incidents.
• Manage cleaning contractors and maintain high standards of cleanliness across all sites.
• Support on-site managers with facilities issues, building maintenance, compliance, and minor repairs.
• Coordinate events, occupancy, and space planning.
• Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider, including rota coordination.
• Monitor mechanical, electrical, and ancillary systems; carry out routine checks and reporting.
• Operate heating and cooling systems, support energy conservation, and manage consumables.
• Arrange contractors safely, manage hub access, and support induction tours.
• Conduct risk assessments, support incident reporting, and assist with GDPR‑compliant document destruction.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in facilities, building maintenance, or health & safety.
• Strong customer service, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• IT literacy (Microsoft Office) and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility to travel to multiple hubs across Essex and work on an on‑call rota.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E‑Mail to (url removed).