Health, Safety & Facilities Assistant

Morgan Hunt; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is looking for a Health, Safety & Facilities Assistant to support the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager across the organisation in Birmingham.

The role covers audits, compliance, budgeting support and coordination with contractors, with training provided in health & safety and Lean systems. Start date as soon as possible with interviews held quickly for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety and/or Facilities Management.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A proactive, reliable and positive approach.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular health & safety, security and facilities audits.
• Complete fire alarm, fire door, fire extinguisher and emergency lighting checks.
• Monitor PPE, first aid equipment, safety stock and signage.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and assist with reports.
• Support ordering of PPE, cleaning and facilities supplies.
• Monitor facilities work orders and liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Assist with basic maintenance, workplace organisation and storage systems.
• Process invoices, purchase orders and contractor costs.
• Support budget monitoring and general administration.
• Attend meetings and contribute to maintaining a safe and well-managed working environment.

Skills

Health & Safety

Facilities Management

Organisational skills

Communication

IT & Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Initiative

Proactive attitude

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C)

Job description

Health, Safety & Facilities Assistant

Location: Birmingham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: £25,357 per annum
Contract: Temporay on going, with potential for extension

About the Role

We are looking for a Health, Safety & Facilities Assistant to support the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager with health & safety, facilities, compliance and administration across the organisation.
This is a varied role suited to someone who is organised, proactive and confident working across health & safety and facilities. Training will be provided in health & safety and Lean systems.
This role is available to start as soon as possible, with interviews taking place quickly for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular health & safety, security and facilities audits.
• Complete fire alarm, fire door, fire extinguisher and emergency lighting checks.
• Monitor PPE, first aid equipment, safety stock and signage.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and assist with reports.
• Support ordering of PPE, cleaning and facilities supplies.
• Monitor facilities work orders and liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Assist with basic maintenance, workplace organisation and storage systems.
• Process invoices, purchase orders and contractor costs.
• Support budget monitoring and general administration.
• Attend meetings and contribute to maintaining a safe and well-managed working environment.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in Health & Safety and/or Facilities Management.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A proactive, reliable and positive approach.

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent are required.
Experience within property maintenance, facilities management or a technical environment would be beneficial.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.