Facilities Assistant - Front Desk, Safety & Admin Support

CBRE Group, Inc.; Kendal; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Facilities Assistant to join our Kendal site in England. The role involves welcoming visitors, staff and contractors, coordinating room setups, handling mail, and supporting events and admin tasks within a proactive facilities team.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site at Kendal, with responsibilities spanning from porterage to safety and permit-to-work administration as part of a professional workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive approach.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, staff, and contractors, delivering a professional and welcoming front-of-house experience.
• Act as a point of contact for staff feedback related to the working environment and escalate where appropriate
• Carry out porterage duties including the movement of furniture and equipment as required by the Company.
• Assist with internal events, meetings, and staff engagement activities by coordinating room setups and logistics.
• Receive and distribute incoming mail and parcels to site users promptly and efficiently.
• Act as an Incident Controller during fire evacuations and other emergency situations.
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system and ensure compliance with safe systems of work.
• Manage the issuing and tracking of access fobs and keys, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely updates.
• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including postal duties, helpdesk reporting, and general facilities coordination.

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Facilities Assistant to join our Kendal site in England. The role involves welcoming visitors, staff and contractors, coordinating room setups, handling mail, and supporting events and admin tasks within a proactive facilities team.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site at Kendal, with responsibilities spanning from porterage to safety and permit-to-work administration as part of a professional workplace environment.