General Building Operative/ Facilities Assistant

Amey; Newton-le-Willows; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration: competitive salary

Career Growth

Training opportunities

Holidays: 24 days + BH

Pension

Flexible benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Social Impact Days

Family friendly policies

Affinity Networks

Job summary

Amey is seeking a General Building Operative/Facilities Assistant to join our National Highways account at Newton-le-Willows. The role is on site with a 42-hour week and a day/night shift pattern.

You will handle admin tasks in Microsoft Office, communicate with suppliers, perform site checks and assist with PPMs and reactive works. The role requires attention to HSE and COSHH, basic maintenance, and willingness to support a busy facilities team.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail and record keeping.
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to liaise with teams and suppliers.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH in a building environment.
• Ability to undertake basic maintenance, handyman or janitorial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administration using MS Office suite.
• Communicate with suppliers via email and phone.
• Conduct daily site checks and log actions.
• Prepare site paperwork for Engineers/Operatives’ visits and PPMs.
• First-line reactive event handling (fires, outages, maintenance).
• Ensure premises H&S and COSHH compliance.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance tasks as needed.
• General building/grounds maintenance including cleaning and stock management.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety COSHH

Basic building maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Title: General Building Operative/ Facilities Assistant

Requisition ID: 12278

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Building Control Officer to Join ourNational Highways Account in National Highways, National Highways Regional Control Centre - Newton-le-Willows WA12 0DS - This role will be based on site.

The salary is £14.12 per hour

The hours of work will be 42 hours per week: Monday - Sunday 4 days on 4 days off

7:00am - 7:00pm (day shift)

7:00pm - 7:00am (night shift)

Amey provides comprehensive facilities and estate management services for National Highways including maintenance, cleaning, and project management.

We collaborate with clients, staff, and partners to ensure our 24/7 service maintains high standards with minimal disruption, keeping one of Europe's busiest road networks safe and operational.

What you will do:

• Administration functions – using all Microsoft office programmes
• Communication with suppliers via email and telephone
• Conduct daily site checks and log action findings
• Prepare and process site paperwork for the attending Engineers/Operatives to undertake PPM’s and reactive works.
• Responsible for first line implementation of reactive events. For example, Fire Alarm activation, power outages and emergency maintenance callouts.
• Ensure the premises Health and Safety and COSHH compliance aspects are upheld.
• React and execute any general repairs and maintenance duties when required or requested.
• General maintenance to both building and grounds including but not limited to sweeping, cleaning, waste management, stocking of tea stations and toilet facilities, monitor & maintain stationery levels and winter gritting

What you will bring:

• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, filing and record keeping
• Communication Competency: Verbal, Email generation, telephonic with a Teamwork mindset
• Good understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH requirements within a building environment
• Knowledge and ability to undertake basic building maintenance, handyman, security, or janitorial duties

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you

This role will require a BPSS security clearance.

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Facilities Team Leader
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.