Facilities General Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities General Assistant to manage daily maintenance operations at their Westminster venue. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, overseeing asset management, and coordinating with contractors. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of health and safety standards. With a commitment to ethical practices aligned with Methodist values, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and generous leave policies. Join a team that values collaboration and community engagement.

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

• Ability to manage daily maintenance tasks with over 90% compliance.
• Proficiency in communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support daily maintenance operations and ensure efficient asset management.
• Coordinate procedures and communicate information to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Knowledge of Environmental Standards

Tools

Maintenance Software

Basic Electrical Tools

Plumbing Tools

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our client as the Facilities General Assistant.

Location: Westminster, London. This role is based at our client’s principal venue in Westminster.
Job type: Full-time, permanent

About our client:

Our client is owned by Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church; as such they aim to conduct business in line with the ethics of the Methodist Church and their Venues values. 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 their 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 their in-house café and discounts to food and shopping places in local area.

They 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 let our client know through the process.

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