Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant, Gallery, London, Permanent, £28,000 annum Our client, a gallery in London, requires a Facilities Assistant to join their Facilities Department. The Facilities Assistant would support the daily maintenance and operations of the gallery. Responsibilities * Conducting daily walks of the buildings, reporting findings to the facilities manager * Maintain health and safety policies, with a focus on COSHH and risk assessments * Oversee contractors on-site to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations * Open and close building as required, monitoring security and reporting breaches * Perform general maintenance tasks * Provide reception cover during silent hours and respond to office requests * Handle porter duties, including deliveries and furniture installation * Monitor fire exit routes to ensure they remain clear and accessible * Prepare event spaces to meet high presentation standards for private hire * Maintain external areas and consumables Requirements * Experience in providing facilities support * Understanding of health and safety requirements with the ability to identify concerns * First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training health and safety qualification, preferably NEBOSH and IOSH * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong organisational and time management skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including weekends and public holidays * Proficiency in IT and Microsoft Office software