Health, Safety & Facilities Support

Polkadotfrog; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Ipswich is seeking an outgoing and organized individual for a 12-month maternity cover role. The position involves updating maintenance records, liaising with contractors, and supporting the Health Safety team. Ideal candidates have strong administrative backgrounds and excellent time management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a contract completion bonus. After the probation period, you will have a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

£1,500 contract completion bonus

Hybrid work model after probation

Qualifications

• Good solid administration background is essential.
• Experience in facilities or Health Safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update maintenance records and ensure compliance.
• Assist with managing building maintenance works.
• Liaise with contractors and cleaning companies.
• Provide switchboard cover when needed.
• Support the Health Safety team with admin tasks.
• Update policies and arrange training.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactive work ethic

Time management

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

the role. What an exciting role! If you like something different each day, this could be the one for you! We are looking for an outgoing, organised, friendly and team-centred person to take up this great role for a 12-month maternity cover period. There are a great salary and benefits package on offer as well as a 1,500 contract completion bonus. You will be part of the health safety and facilities teams reporting directly to the fantastic manager! We need a good solid administration background for this role and some experience in facilities or Health Safety would be fantastic.

Responsibilities

• Update maintenance records for the company premises and ensure compliance is up to date
• Assist with managing works required to maintain the building
• Look after any contractors working on-site
• Liaising with the cleaning company to ensure the office remains shiny and spotless!
• Provide switchboard cover for lunches, holidays etc. when needed
• Support the Health Safety team with general administration
• Update and amend policies and procedures
• Arranging training with outside providers
• Order any safety equipment required
• Supporting visitors and contractors with booking in/out

Why you should apply

What a magnificent place to work, from the unbelievable benefit package to the truly fantastic culture. For such a large and long-standing business, they have absolutely mastered how to keep the family feel throughout, creating an atmosphere you look forward to entering every day. A great contract is you are looking to broaden your experience with a leading Ipswich firm and who know where this could lead! After your probation period, this role will be hybrid 3 days office 2 days home.

What we're looking for

The successful candidate will be a personable and professional individual, have exceptional organisation, prioritisation skills, excellent time management, and the ability to deal with changing situations at times. You will be a real team player and be proactive in your work. Of course, you will have excellent computer skills too and experience working in a similar role.

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