Facilities Assistant

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Assistant to join our team, based in London. You will be working on a full-time permanent basis (37.5 hours per week). In return, will receive a competitive salary of £27,959.36 per annum

About us: 

St Luke’s is an established and award-winning charity providing services, community events and projects in the vibrant Old Street area of south Islington.  At the heart of what we do is a large modern community centre that welcomes thousands of visits each year.

The Facilities Assistant role:

As our Facilities Assistant, you will be responsible for the presentation of the premises and the day-to-day compliance with health and safety related to this role. You will assist the Facilities Team with keeping the building and facilities maintained effectively and co-ordinate casual staff and volunteers in the absence of Facilities Co-ordinator.

Hours: Monday to Sunday contract. Full-time 37.5 hours per week, regular evening and weekend work will be required to cover business needs.

Responsibilities of our Facilities Assistant:

With the team, deliver the daily, weekly, monthly facilities duties, including cleaning and to make sure that St Luke’s is well presented for visitors

Support the Facilities Co-ordinator with overseeing the cleaning contracts and make sure that the contractors fulfil their obligations

To cover the reception service as needed or in absence of the Reception team and to provided outstanding customer service at all times

To help source and oversee facilities’ contractors to provide general maintenance and make repairs when this cannot be undertaken by you and/or your team

Support the Facilities Team, to ensure that St Luke’s is compliant with all fire regulations, and in particular carry out regular fire risk assessments

To ensure that St Luke’s complies with health and safety requirements, general health and safety for all users and staff in the Centre

With the Facilities Team, to be responsible for the security of the building and its contents

With the Reception and Facilities Team, be the point of contact for all visitors, staff and tenants

With the Reception team, help to coordinate all room users’ requirements for St Luke’s activities and events

Assist with maintaining St Luke’s garden areas and Edible Yard

To attend meetings and training as required

As part of the Facilities Team, to ensure all cleaning tasks are completed in a timely and effective manner

To comply with the Charity’s policies – including Diversity and Equal Opportunities, Fire, Health and Safety, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

To carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of St Luke’s, as requested by the Facilities and Reception Manager. This would include, covering the reception during lunch breaks or as needed

Essential Skills, Experience & Abilities we are looking for in our ideal Facilities Assistant:

A background in or experience of overseeing or working in a Facilities Team or an operational environment

Understanding of overseeing building maintenance contractors

An understanding of overseeing minor repairs and maintenance, controlling heating, ventilation and other mechanical systems, with a willingness and ability to learn on the job 

An understanding of building related health and safety, and willing to learn and do training in this area

Experience of providing excellent customer service

Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively

A hands-on individual and flexible with regard to tasks including cleaning, light maintenance and room presentation

IT literate

Able to work independently and demonstrate initiatives in improving facilities’ systems

Prioritisation and planning skills

A flexible approach to working days and hours when necessary

Closing Date: 21st June 2024

If you feel you have the skills and experience to join us as our Facilities Assistant, then please click apply today! We’d love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received