Facilities Management Assistant

Schools’ Choice; Chesterfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Facilities Management Assistant to support the safe and efficient operations of The Staveley Centre in Chesterfield. Responsibilities include building access, security, compliance checks, minor maintenance, and outdoor upkeep. This hands-on role requires good communication, physical ability, and adherence to health and safety procedures. The position is full-time with a pay of £12.61 per hour and requires Enhanced DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a facilities support or building maintenance role.
• Ability to carry out physical and manual tasks safely and confidently.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Awareness of basic health and safety procedures.
• Willingness to undertake training in areas such as fire safety and asbestos awareness.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required prior to appointment).

Responsibilities

• Open and close the building, ensuring security protocols.
• Carry out scheduled compliance checks.
• Support contractors working on site.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks.
• Order and manage stock or materials.
• Carry out light gardening and grounds upkeep.

Skills

Previous experience in a facilities support or building maintenance role

Good communication and customer service skills

Organised and able to maintain accurate records

Ability to carry out physical and manual tasks safely

Flexible and proactive approach to work

Job description

Facilities Management Assistant
The Staveley Centre, Chesterfield S43 3LY
37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Mon - Fri 7.30am - 12.54pm & 3pm - 5pm
£12.61ph
VERPO1
Job Summary
To support the safe, secure and efficient day-to-day operation of The Staveley Centre through the delivery of professional, customer-focused facilities services. This hands-on role, employed by Vertas, involves building access and security, statutory compliance checks, minor maintenance, portering, administrative support, and upkeep of outdoor pathways and green areas.
Responsibilities
Building Security & Access

• Open and close the building at the beginning and end of the working day, ensuring all security protocols are followed.
• Monitor and report any issues regarding site security or safety.

Statutory Compliance & Safety Checks
Carry out scheduled compliance checks including:

• Fire safety systems - daily, weekly and monthly (alarms, fire doors, extinguishers, emergency lighting).
• Legionella control measures - weekly and monthly (temperature checks, outlet flushing).
• Bed and seat sensor system checks for resident support (training provided).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logs of all checks and report any issues appropriately.

Contractor Management & Asbestos Awareness

• Welcome and support contractors working on site.
• Ensure contractors read and sign the Asbestos Risk Register and are aware of restricted areas.
• Follow site protocols for managing asbestos risk in line with training and instruction.

Minor Maintenance & Portering

• Undertake minor maintenance tasks such as replacing lightbulbs, fixing loose fittings, and other low-risk repairs.
• Proactively identify and report building defects or hazards.
• Move deliveries, stock, or furniture across the site.
• Set up rooms for meetings, training or other site use as required.

Administrative Support

• Order and manage stock or materials requested by the site team (e.g. maintenance supplies, equipment).
• Complete required paperwork, digital logs or reports.
• Support communication between site and the Vertas facilities team.

Outdoor & Seasonal Duties

• Carry out light gardening and grounds upkeep (e.g. basic pruning, tidying, litter picking).
• Keep external pathways clean and safe by removing moss and debris.
• Grit and clear pathways during ice, snow or severe weather to maintain access and prevent slips or trips.

Person Specification
Essential

• Previous experience in a facilities support or building maintenance role.
• Ability to carry out physical and manual tasks safely and confidently.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Awareness of basic health and safety procedures (training will be provided).
• Willingness to undertake training in areas such as fire safety, legionella control and asbestos awareness.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required prior to appointment).

Additional Information

• This role is employed by Vertas, delivering facilities management services on-site at The Staveley Centre.
• The site has its own team of domestic cleaners - this role does not include cleaning responsibilities.
• Uniform and ID badge will be provided.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

We are honoured to have been awarded with the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. We are one of twenty-seven organisations nationally to be recognised with this prestigious award. This accolade highlights our outstanding dedication to sustainability and our commitment to making a difference for our people, customers, stakeholders, and the planet.
Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company recognised as King's Award winners, highlighting our commitment to excellence and sustainability. Work for a company that understands that protecting the planet is non-negotiable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.61 per hour