Facilities Support Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Facilities Administrator to support their Hastings location. This role involves managing essential records, facilitating smooth operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively, contributing to a collaborative team environment. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, this forward-thinking company offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive career development plan, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level.
• Knowledge of MS packages is essential.
• Ability to problem solve and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Maintain administration of facilities and SHE records.
• Manage shared mailboxes and requisitions.
• Support desk moves and space management.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Multitasking

Education

GCSE Level Education

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: Castleham Rd, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38, UK

Employment Type: Permanent

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 provides avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs. Recent success has resulted in 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 join an established team providing administrative and practical support to maintain our Hastings facilities. Responsibilities include supporting the successful delivery of various facilities and cross-functional project work, while maintaining robust records management and department administration.

Day-to-day activities may include:

1. Maintaining administration of facilities and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) records, reports, and compliance certifications.
2. Managing the Facilities & SHE shared mailboxes.
3. Raising and organizing requisitions and receipting POs; acting as a point of contact for Accounts Payable.
4. Providing escort as required to third-party facilities and SHE contractors.
5. Supporting delivery of desk moves and space management initiatives.
6. Performing regular post runs between Hastings site.

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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 communication skills, 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.

Additional Information

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

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

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours — 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 are committed to maintaining a diverse workplace, inclusive of beliefs, cultural backgrounds, job experiences, thoughts, and ideas. If our values resonate with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

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

We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please email [e-mail] to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information, visit our site.

All successful applicants must be able to obtain UK Security clearance appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to Work checks.

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General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited is a leading prime contractor and complex systems integrator working in partnership with government, military, and private companies worldwide.