Facility Services Assistant

Veolia; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and financial well-being tools

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Portsmouth is seeking a hands-on facilities support role on a 40-hour week to help manage waste operations and building services at the site. The role involves porterage, log keeping, courier management, and ensuring safety standards are met.

You will work with a team to keep stores, post and assets tracked, escalate issues, and support subcontractors. A strong focus on organisational skills and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management operations including accurate weighing and recording of waste.
• Ability to log daily records and manage stores/courier tasks.
• Strong organisation and coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Waste management (including weighing waste)
• Management of couriers, post, goods in/out
• Porterage services (lift & shift) where practical (ensuring H&S requirements are met)
• Daily completion of electronic records including logging of stores issued/courier services/volumes of post/reactive tasks/franking
• Report and repair any fabric/building faults identified whilst carrying out daily activities.
• Escort specialist subcontractors as instructed by the management and supervisory teams
• Deal with any complaints immediately and report them to the Team Supervisor
• Report faulty or damaged equipment to the relevant Supervisor

Skills

Waste management operations

Weighing & recording

Organisational skills

Data entry

Building maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Job description

Salary:

competitive

Hours:

40 hours per week

Location:

Airbus Portsmouth

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Waste management (including weighing waste)
• Management of couriers, post, goods in/out
• Porterage services (lift & shift) where practical (ensuring H&S requirements are met)
• Daily completion of electronic records including logging of stores issued/courier services/volumes of post/reactive tasks/franking
• Report and repair any fabric/building faults identified whilst carrying out daily activities.
• Escort specialist subcontractors as instructed by the management and supervisory teams
• Deal with any complaints immediately and report them to the Team Supervisor
• Report faulty or damaged equipment to the relevant Supervisor

What we're looking for:

• Ability to pass clearance check
• Experience in waste management operations including accurate weighing, recording, and disposal of waste materials
• Strong organisational and logistics coordination skills
• Proficiency in maintaining electronic records and data entry systems
• Building maintenance skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Driving licence

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.