Your new company

Our 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 role

As 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

What you need to do now

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