Building & Facilities Assistant

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a leading company in Ipswich who is offering an incredible opportunity for a Trainee Building & Facilities Assistant.

The ideal candidate will be hands on and have a great attitude. The role offers variation with full training in the building to understand how to run and maintain it. No two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• To follow instruction and guidance from Office Manager to assist in the upkeep of the building.
• In the Office Managers absence to manage the office and facilities/ linking in with Senior Management.
• To assist with building and facility issues.
• To on ad hoc basis support outgoing post preparation.
• Where required support/ manage and lead emergency situations. Electric failure review of system, fuses placed back.
• Drainage and washroom Management, clearing external and internal plumbing.
• Repairing window blinds, furniture creation and installation, hanging doors/re hinge adjustment, painting projects.
• A/C system checks on internal and exterior plant.
• Kitchen provision and facility shopping where required, ordering plant and purchasing other facility equipment.
• Back Up Generator inspections.
• Weekly replenishment of paper and stationery around office.
• Adjustments to team signage, furniture adjustments and repair.
• Office moves working with IT and Office Manager to ensure safe office team moves.
• Checking in all new stationery and kitchen items.
• Stock checks of store items, light bulbs, electrical and replenishment.
• Cleaning external windows, lobbies and decoration where required.
• Cleaning the grills and fan areas on the fridges.

Skills & Experience Required:

• The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of key trades, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and building works.
• An understanding of Safe Systems of work and the importance of Health & Safety within the workplace.
• Work experience within a key trade / full understanding of maintenance and plant.
• Appreciation of safe systems of work and all relevant Health & Safety.

If you are interested in this role, please register your interest.