Facilities Support Technician

General Dynamics UK Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated facilities administrator to join their Hastings team. In this entry-level role, you will provide essential support in managing administrative tasks and maintaining safety records. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of facilities while collaborating with various stakeholders. The company values trust and transparency, offering a flexible working environment and opportunities for career development. If you are looking to kick-start your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Recognition and rewards with flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level with knowledge of MS packages.
• Ability to problem solve and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain administration of facilities and SHE records.
• Manage shared mailboxes and act as contact for Accounts Payable.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Building facilities management

Education

GCSE level education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

Job Description

You will be joining an established team who provide administrative and practical support to maintain our Hastings facilities. Involved in supporting the successful delivery of various facilities and cross-functional project works whilst maintaining robust records management and department administration.

Day To Day Activities May Include

• Maintain administration of facilities and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) records, reports and compliance certifications
• Management of the Facilities & SHE shared mailboxes
• Raising and organization of requisitions and receipting PO’s; act as point of contact for Accounts Payable
• Provide escort as required to third party facilities and SHE contractors
• Support delivery of desk moves and space management initiative
• Regular post runs between Hastings site

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level
• Knowledge and working capability with MS packages
• Interest in building facilities management and maintenance schemes
• Ability to problem solve and multitask
• Effective communicator, able to adapt style and build strong working relationships internally at various levels as well as externally, e.g. contractors and external agencies

Desirable

• Trade or tools experience beneficial but not essential
• Working Safely or equivalent beneficial but not essential

We offer a salary of between £22,800 - £27,800 per annum, dependant on experience and qualification, plus a flexible benefits package.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Defense and Space Manufacturing