Facilities Assistant

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression. Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Facilities Assistant to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation. We are looking for a Facilities Assistant who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same. As the Facilities Assistant, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services. The Facilities Assistant, will be responsible for: * Weekly & monthly planned maintenance (visual inspections), such as: * Lighting and emergency lighting * Fire alarms and call points * Utility metre readings * Storerooms and vehicles. * General maintenance activities, such as: * Re-lamping of defective luminaires * Minor plumbing tasks and repairs * Minor building fabric and decorating repairs. * Water hygiene tasks including water flushing and temperature checks. * Escorting duties for 3rd party contractors and building outages. To be successful for this Facilities Assistant role you must have: * Experience of building maintenance in a caretaker / handy persons role or similar. * Experience beyond this is beneficial but not essential. * Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work as a team. * Experience of working within a customer focused environment, with an understanding of health, safety and statutory building compliance requirements. * A confident and driven applicant, that demonstrates a proactive approach to maintenance and building management. * An eye for detail and accuracy with the ability to record the correct information accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems. * Must hold a full UK driver's license. If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Facilities Assistant role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now