Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant (Part-Time) Location: York Rate: £13.45 per hour Hours: 18 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00am – 5:00pm) Contract: Temporary, 6 weeks Start Date: ASAP We are looking for a proactive and organised Facilities Assistant to join a busy Facilities Management team on a temporary basis. This is a varied, customer-facing role where you will help ensure the office environment is safe, clean, well-maintained and welcoming for colleagues and visitors. The Role Key responsibilities will include: • Acting as the first point of contact for colleagues, visitors and contractors. • Carrying out reception and switchboard duties. • Ensuring meeting rooms are prepared, stocked and ready for use. • Managing incoming and outgoing post and arranging couriers. • Conducting regular site checks to maintain high standards across the office. • Reporting and coordinating maintenance issues with relevant stakeholders. • Issuing security passes and keys in line with site procedures. • Supporting health and safety activities, including routine safety checks and incident reporting. • Assisting with purchase orders and monitoring contractor performance. • Providing excellent customer service and responding promptly to requests. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: • Previous experience in a facilities, administration or customer service environment. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads. • A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work. • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Desirable Experience or willingness to undertake training in areas such as: • First Aid • Fire Warden duties • Health & Safety • Contractor Management • Risk Assessments This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role, takes pride in delivering great service, and can help maintain a safe and efficient workplace