Facility Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in leisure support services seeks a Facilities Assistant to ensure safety and maintenance of facilities. The role involves a variety of tasks including grounds work, health & safety checks, and effective communication with colleagues. Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet performance standards.

Benefits

20 days paid annual leave

NEST Auto Enrolment pension after 3 months

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but training may be needed.
• Good organisational skills and effective communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building safety and compliance with health & safety procedures.
• Maintain internal and external areas of the school.
• Open and unlock the building, assist in grounds work.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

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BACKGROUND, COMPANY INFORMATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION

Parkwood Leisure, a leisure support services company, is part of Parkwood Holdings. The Company operates over 70 facilities nationwide employing a total of around 4,500 employees at these sites. Aiming to deliver high quality services to our customers, the Company also prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff. With the recent successes in delivering PFI and PPP solutions to Clients, the Company is well placed to continue its growth within the leisure market.

The Facilities Assistant has a varied and interesting role. The activities at Mulberry are wide ranging and include the operation of the School Premises and a Community Use Sports Centre in the evening and weekend. This allows for an exciting day, using your skills on a diverse range of jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Objectives for the Facilities Assistant position will be: -

To ensure that the building is safe for all users and all work is carried out within site specific Health & Safety procedures

To maintain, develop and care for all internal and external areas of the school in line with the contractual performance standards

The Facilities Assistant will focus day to day on the following tasks:

Opening and unlocking of the building

Maintenance of tools/machinery and PL equipment, including grounds equipment such as; strimmers and lawn mowers etc (only when management has agreed competent to do so)

Assist in basic grounds work i.e. weeding, litter picking, sweeping and emptying bins

Health & Safety - to check building regularly for any hazards and report immediately

Be aware of site security and report issues immediately

To ensure no build up of rubbish or items which could result in fire risk

To use Personal Protective Equipment and to work within all agreed Health & Safety procedures and methods of work

To use any tools and machinery safely (only when management has agreed competent to do so)

Carry out regular Health & Safety checks as dictated by the Operations Manager, i.e. Fire Call Point tests, Extinguisher checks, Fire Exit checks etc

Be aware of noise disruption and work around the school timetable

To undertake other duties as may reasonably be required

To be flexible with working hours in order to achieve performance standards with minimal disruption to the school

THE CANDIDATE

Qualifications

• The candidate will not necessarily hold a recognised qualification but may be required to undertake various training courses that are relevant to the role

Personal

Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant:

Will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills

Will be flexible to assist in other areas of the facilities management

Will be able to meet performance standards

Will be able communicate effectively with colleagues and management

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Title

Facilities Assistant

Reporting to

Contract Compliance Manager

Grade

Operative

20 days paid annual leave per year

Pension

NEST Auto Enrolment after 3 months service