Facilities General Assistant

Central Hall Venues; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities General Assistant to enhance daily maintenance operations at its principal venue. This role involves ensuring efficient asset management, coordinating maintenance tasks, and collaborating with stakeholders to uphold safety and compliance standards. You will engage in various tasks, including PAT testing, basic electrical and plumbing work, and managing stock levels. Join a team that values collaboration and offers a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and generous leave policies. If you're passionate about facilities management and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Staff Referral Bonus

Life Assurance

Season Ticket Loan

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Paid Birthday Leave

2 Additional Paid Volunteering Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family Leave

50% Discount at In-House Café

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance tasks ensuring compliance and timely responses.
• Coordinate with contractors and oversee stock levels.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Building Regulations Knowledge

Maintenance Software Proficiency

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join Central Hall Westminster as the Facilities General Assistant.

Location: Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, SW1H 9NH. This role is based at our principal venue in Westminster.

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £27,000 – 29,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Facilities

Number of reports: 0

About us:

Central Hall Westminster (CHW) Ltd is owned by Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church; as such we aim to conduct business in line with the ethics of the Methodist Church and our Central Hall Venues (CHV) values. CHV is the brand name for the portfolio of venues run by CHW Ltd.

The Facilities General Assistant will support with daily maintenance operations, ensuring efficient asset management and stock control. You will coordinate procedures and communicate information to the appropriate personnel, while driving effective maintenance processes.

About you:

The Facilities General Assistant will manage daily maintenance tasks, ensuring over 90% compliance and timely response to client requests. Key duties include asset management, coordinating with contractors, overseeing stock levels, and attending essential meetings. Your main tasks will include PAT testing, water hygiene, manual handling, basic electrical and plumbing, painting, and fire evacuation systems.

You will have:

• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, building regulations, and environmental standards.
• Proficiency in maintenance software and tools.

As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Private medical insurance
• Staff referral bonus
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and paid birthday leave
• 2 additional paid volunteering days each year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• 50% discount at our in-house café and discounts to food and shopping places in local area.

We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail].

Given our organisation’s affiliation with the Methodist Church, an understanding and alignment with Methodist values are essential.

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