Facilities Assistant

Our client is seeking an experienced Facilities Assistant. The role is offered as a permanent full time position working days, Monday to Friday.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pa

Hours: 37.5 hours pw, Monday to Friday

(There may be some requirements to work overtime/weekends)

Location: Dartford

Benefits: excellent benefits package including 6% non contractual bonus

To handle of all Facilities work related to the upkeep of buildings and general site as generated within Facilities department or through Help Desk system.

Support to Facilities & Engineering Manager, Facilities Supervisor and Facilities Engineers in maintaining site to the required standard including routine and preventative maintenance schedules.

Handling of other site or Operations based functions as directed by Facilities Supervisor.

Facilities Assistantperson specification:

• C&G level qualification in a trade related discipline, electrical, plumbing, carpentry etc.

• Good building and M&E knowledge, and fault finding. Basic fabrication Knowledge.

• Good understanding of HSE guidelines. Has worked in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office. Skilled in problem solving and innovation. Knowledge of building services and their infrastructure.

• Flexible to work around team requirements

• Start early, finish late when required.

• Flexible, team player, works on own initiative, innovative, sociable, attention to detail, tidy, diplomatic, self motivated, can do / positive attitude. Reliable.

• Physically fit, no fears of heights, tight spaces. There is regular lifting of weights ie, furniture/equipment/materials

Facilities Assistant main responsibilities:

• Provide Facilities assistance in handling all work requirements, both reactive and planned, connected with the upkeep of buildings and site in general.

• Complete tasks as required generated through the Help Desk system.

• Maintain and organise the Facilities Departments storage and workspaces.

• Assist Facilities & Engineering teams on projects as requested.

• Suggest and implement improvements to working practises where possible.

• Ensure all SOP’s, Risk Assessments and other Procedures are understood and followed.

• Contribute to overall Operations Team efforts and initiatives.

• Execution of associated tasks as requested in agreement with Facilities & Engineering Manager and Facilities Supervisor.

• Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and consider the health and safety of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions.

• Reporting all EHS/QA incidents so they can be investigated, and corrective and preventative actions put in place.