Description

Your new companyOur client are an international insurance firm, which involves risk management and consulting services. They are hiring a Facilities Assistant to join their already established facilities team on a permanent basis. Your new roleAs a facilities assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining the smooth operations of the building. This will be from performing administrative tasks, daily maintenance and customer service due to this being a client-facing role.

  • Running access control for our UK estate – creating/cancelling access passes and management of the systems
  • Conduct routine inspections of the facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs
  • Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for repairs and maintenance services
  • Respond promptly to facility-related emergencies or urgent requests
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment – escalating issues where appropriate
  • Assist in maintaining records of maintenance activities, repairs, statutory documents
  • Running post rooms
  • Support the Facilities Manager in planning and executing facility improvement projects
  • Assist with general administrative/ad hoc tasks as needed

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both internally and externally
  • IT literate
  • Pro-active can do attitude
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to multi task, work under own initiative and remain customer focused whilst under pressure
  • Flexible approach to responsibilities and remit in a changing environment
  • High level of professionalism, trust and integrity
  • Basic knowledge of H&S regulations and requirements
  • Professional presentation and telephone manner
  • Discrete and flexible
  • Essential: Eligible to live and work in the UK, Experience in FM environment
  • Desirable, IOSH cert

What you’ll get in return

  • L&D opportunities
  • £28000-29000
  • Additional benefits

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