Facilities Maintenance Assistant

My client, a leading City based law firm, are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join their team

The hours for this role are 11am - 7pm shift Monday - Friday.

The facilities technician will assist the facilities team to ensure a seamless, efficient and high level service is offered to internal and external clients. The successful candidate will also support the senior operations manager and premises manager in ensuring quality standards and set and met, and that the premises comply with the correct regulations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• understanding the firm’s Health and Safety Policy in the workplace in order to operate safely

• daily meetings with facilities manager and team leader to plan the requirements for the day and week ahead.

• assisting with facilities service desk calls and e-mails

• support the facilities manager with the daily running of the facilities service desk

• small DIY tasks which can include painting & decorating, repairs and installation of fixtures, fittings and furniture.

• installation of pictures, pin boards, noticeboards, white boards and coat hooks

• setting up and maintaining internal meeting rooms

• assisting with and arranging internal office moves, which may occasionally require out of hours assistance.

• liaise with contractors, suppliers and engineers in relation to ad hoc repairs and works.

• receive, accurately record and promptly relay messages in a clear, concise and pleasant manner providing an efficient service for the firm.

• ensure that the firm’s estate is maintained to the highest and safest standards.

• ensure the facilities manager and facilities team leader are kept informed of any technical developments within their area of responsibility, with recommendations for methods of implementation.

• inform the facilities manager/facilities team leader of any major issues with any building systems and suggest solutions.

PERSON SPECIFIACTION

The successful candidate will ideally have the following:

• experience in a similar environment and position

• computer literate with experience in the main Microsoft office products.

• good organisation and time management skills.

• good problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• experience and understanding of premises management.

• experience of contact with external contractors and suppliers

• flexible approach to workload and occasional changes to working hours.

Please apply today for immediate consideration!