Facilities Assistant

Chartwells Independent; Worcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join their team in Universities. This full-time role involves maintaining high standards of facility management, undertaking repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will play a vital role in creating a positive environment while building relationships within the facilities team. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. If you are adaptable, a great communicator, and thrive under pressure, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the site is clean and well-maintained.
• Assist with contractor management and compliance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Initiative

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Facilities Management

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Universities on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Facilities Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of facility management with the wider facilities team. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

Could you bring your spark to Universities? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensuring the exterior of the site is in a clean, tidy and reasonable state of repair, inclusive of general external maintenance tasks.
• Assisting the facilities team with the control of contractor's process, inclusive of ensuring contractors are signed in correctly and signed out, and that everyone is adhering to site policies and rules.
• Opening and/or closing the building where required.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Our ideal Facilities Assistant will:

• Have previous experience within a similar role.
• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities.
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships.
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength!