Our client based in North Cambridge is currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and market-leading technology company, offering long-term career development within a modern and fast-paced working environment.
Reporting to the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the company's buildings, equipment and workspaces remain safe, functional and compliant. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with previous maintenance, facilities, building services or property maintenance experience who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
Main Responsibilities:
Facilities Maintenance:
• Carrying out general building maintenance and minor repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting and flooring repairs
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests and fault reports
• Assisting with office moves, room setups and minor refurbishment projects
• Conducting regular inspections to identify maintenance issues and preventative maintenance requirements
• Ensuring tools, equipment and storage areas are maintained and organised
• Supporting the upkeep of company facilities to ensure a safe and professional working environment
Health & Safety Support:
• Assisting with routine health and safety inspections and audits
• Identifying hazards and reporting issues to management
• Supporting the implementation of risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Ensuring safety signage, barriers and safety equipment are correctly installed and maintained
• Assisting with fire safety checks, emergency lighting inspections and evacuation procedures
• Supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
General Duties:
• Working closely with the Facilities Co-Ordinator and wider Facilities team
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and documentation
• Following all health and safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Providing general support across facilities and health & safety functions as required
Skills & Experience:
• Previous experience in a Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Building Maintenance or Facilities Maintenance role
• Good practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repairs
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to identify hazards and work safely at all times
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Competent using basic maintenance tools and equipment
Qualifications (Desirable):
• IOSH, COSHH Awareness or other Health & Safety qualifications
• Trade qualification or relevant vocational training
• First Aid qualification
• Fire Safety training
Salary & Working Hours:
• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible working hours may occasionally be required to support operational needs
• Based in Waterbeach, Cambridge
Benefits:
• Opportunity to join an innovative and growing technology business
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Varied and hands-on working environment
• Supportive team culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Modern workplace and facilities
• Opportunity to gain further Health & Safety and Facilities experience
Additional Information:
• Physical role involving manual handling and lifting
• Working at height may be required on occasion
• Combination of indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Suitable for candidates from facilities, maintenance, building services, property maintenance, caretaker, site operative or handyman backgrounds