Facilities Assistant

Pertemps North West and North Wales; Widnes; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Free parking

Free on-site gym membership

Uniform allowance

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Pertemps North West and North Wales is recruiting a Part Time Facilities Assistant in Widnes. The role involves opening and preparing the building each morning, performing daily inspections, and carrying out minor repairs to maintain a professional standard. You will engage with clients and contractors and support on-site operations.

The position offers a practical, hands-on environment with opportunities to perform various maintenance tasks and contribute to a well-presented workspace.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance or handyperson experience.
• Confident performing minor repairs and DIY tasks.
• Maintains high standards of presentation.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working at heights (training provided).
• Good communication with clients and contractors.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Open and prepare the building each morning.
• Conduct daily building inspections and complete check sheets.
• Identify and report issues requiring attention.
• Turn on reception area televisions and prepare common areas.
• Carry out general handyperson and maintenance tasks.
• Undertake minor repairs including door hinges and fittings.
• Hang pictures, mirrors, shelving and fixtures.
• Ensure communal spaces are maintained to a professional standard.
• Report health and safety concerns.
• Build relationships with clients and visitors.
• Liaise with contractors attending site.
• Support management to ensure efficient operation of the building.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyperson

Attention to detail

Reliable

Independent work

Communication

Health and safety

Job description

Job Title: Part Time Facilities Assistant

Location: Widnes (WA8 7SU)

Salary: £14.02 per hour

Hours: Monday- Friday 07:30- 12:00

Contract: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a reliable, practical, and trustworthy Facilities Assistant to join our client's team in a busy managed office environment. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit an all-rounder with good maintenance skills, a proactive approach, and a strong eye for detail.

As the first person on site each morning, you will play a vital role in ensuring the building is opened safely, presented to a high standard, and ready for our clients and visitors. You will be responsible for carrying out daily inspections, completing check sheets, undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the building.

As a Part Time Facilities Assistant your duties will be:

• Open and prepare the building each morning.
• Conduct daily building inspections and complete relevant check sheets.
• Identify and report any issues requiring attention.
• Turn on reception area televisions and ensure common areas are ready for use.
• Carry out general handyperson and maintenance tasks.
• Undertake minor repairs including door hinges, fittings, and adjustments.
• Hang pictures, mirrors, shelving, and other fixtures.
• Ensure communal spaces are maintained to a professional standard.
• Report any health and safety concerns.
• Build positive relationships with clients and visitors.
• Liaise professionally with contractors attending site.
• Support management in ensuring the building is operated efficiently and maintained to high standards.

The successful Part Time Facilities Assistant will have the following skills:

• Has practical maintenance or handyperson experience.
• Is confident carrying out minor repairs and general DIY tasks.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of presentation.
• Is reliable, trustworthy, and capable of working independently.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is comfortable working at heights (training will be provided where required).
• Has good communication skills and can interact professionally with clients and contractors.
• Possesses a proactive, can-do attitude and enjoys a varied workload.

Additional Information

• Performance bonuses
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Free parking
• Free on-site gym membership
• Uniform allowance
• Generous holiday entitlement