Facilities Assistant

Booker Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker Group is seeking a Facilities Assistant for their head office in Wellingborough. The role involves supporting building maintenance, and requires physical fitness due to lifting tasks. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a straightforward attitude and possess strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Colleague discount card with 10% off at Booker

Access to Tesco colleague discount card after 3 months

Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of DIY.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance.
• Level-headed with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of the office building and site.
• Post room and picking duties.
• Health and Safety checks.

Skills

DIY skills

Customer service

Communication

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

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Booker Group are recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to work in our head office in Wellingborough. In this varied and interesting role, you will work within a small and friendly team to support the business. Key duties in this role are the maintenance and repair of the office building and site. As well as post room and picking duties.

This role is a physical role which involves being on your feet most of the day coupled with heavy lifting, so you need to be physically fit with the ability to get stuck into any task required.

Weekly working hours are 38 per week Monday to Friday with half an hour unpaid lunch break each day.

Hours to be confirmed but will be within our open hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm, flexibility is essential, we are a small team and all shifts must be covered.

About the role

Booker Group are recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to work in our head office in Wellingborough. In this varied and interesting role, you will work within a small and friendly team to support the business. Key duties in this role are the maintenance and repair of the office building and site. As well as post room and picking duties.

This role is a physical role which involves being on your feet most of the day coupled with heavy lifting, so you need to be physically fit with the ability to get stuck into any task required.

Weekly working hours are 38 per week Monday to Friday with half an hour unpaid lunch break each day.

Hours to be confirmed but will be within our open hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm, flexibility is essential, we are a small team and all shifts must be covered.

You will be responsible for

• General building and site maintenance for the office building, gardens and car park
• Undertaking minor repairs, office moves as required
• Rubbish collections and vending replenishment
• Health and Safety checks
• Support fire testing
• Picking, Packing and Dispatch of Orders
• Post collection, distribution & dispatch
• General gardening
• Ad hoc duties as required
  

You will need

• Good knowledge and experience of DIY
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance
• Down to earth and level-headed with a can-do attitude
• To be flexible in your approach and your working hours with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Great customer service skills
• Good communication skills
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• PC Skills – Spreadsheets, Email, Online forms & training – Full training will be provided
  

Whats in it for you?

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package
  

About Us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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