Facilities Support Services Assistant (FM)

Manchester Arndale; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK facilities provider is seeking a Facilities Assistant in Weymouth to oversee service delivery and support the Facilities Manager. Key responsibilities include task supervision, customer interaction, and basic maintenance. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK, and while some qualifications are desirable, training is available. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK is mandatory.
• Vetting required BPSS for role commencement.
• SIA and IOSH qualifications are desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day service delivery across FM.
• Support Facilities Manager in ensuring task completion.
• Supervise and coordinate work of in-house teams.
• Complete basic reactive maintenance and handyperson jobs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Relevant experience

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Working 08:00 - 17:00 with an hours unpaid lunch break. Occasional overtime available including site OOH rate of 1.5x pay.

OCS are recruiting for a Facilities Assistant, looking after one of our key client sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a customer focussed individual, to deliver a key role, in which you will be the first point of contact with all building users.

You will be responsible for supporting and overseeing effective delivery of Cleaning Services, Tech Services, Security, Helpdesk, Job Management, and other service lines/ad hoc areas as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will oversee day to day service delivery across the FM, ensuring that all tasks are completed within the required timescales
• Support the Facilities Manager to ensure all tasks are completed within the company processes and procedures
• Supervising and coordinating work of in-house teams
• Completion of low level PPMs, such as water temperature checks, emergency lighting checks, fire alarm testing etc
• Complete regular stocktakes of stationary & hospitality and place orders as required.
• Organisation of the site log books, reports and PPM documentation
• Complete basic reactive maintenance and handyperson jobs as received via our Helpdesk
• You will have an understanding of contracts and exceptional organisational skills

Qualifications:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Vetting required BPSS to start in role.
• Will need to pass SC vetting during probation period.
• SIA qualification desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• IOSH qualification desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• Great communication style and ability to demonstrate customer focus.
• Will have a background relevant experience to effectively deliver the role.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.