Facilities Assistant: Grounds & Building Care

14forty; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Swindon seeks a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help run the site smoothly on a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday days. You will support the facilities team with maintenance, contractor coordination, and opening/closing duties, ensuring a high standard of safety and presentation.

The role rewards reliability, clear communication and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, with opportunities to grow within a large, diverse organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities.
• Brilliant communicator and easily build relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

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

Skills

Communication

Time management

Reliability

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in Swindon seeks a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help run the site smoothly on a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday days. You will support the facilities team with maintenance, contractor coordination, and opening/closing duties, ensuring a high standard of safety and presentation.

The role rewards reliability, clear communication and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, with opportunities to grow within a large, diverse organisation.