Facilities Assistant - Bristol

jobs24.co.uk; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Facilities Assistant, where your role is crucial in maintaining operational excellence in Defence facilities. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment that values individual contributions and career progression. You'll engage in a variety of tasks, from minor repairs to ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, all while representing a leading company known for its commitment to customer service. If you're adaptable, a strong communicator, and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Initiative

Customer Service

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 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.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks
• Responsible for 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
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the building where required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Requirements:

• 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.