Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Westminster
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
An opportunity has arisen to join Central Hall Westminster as the Facilities Maintenance General Assistant.
Location: Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, SW1H 9NH. This role is based at our principal venue in Westminster.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Facilities
Number of Reports: 0
About Us
Central Hall Westminster (CHW) Ltd is owned by Trustees appointed by the Methodist Church. We conduct business in line with the Church’s ethics and our own company values.
We are seeking a proactive Facilities Maintenance General Assistant to join our team and to support the smooth delivery of our maintenance services. You will help manage assets, maintain stock levels, and coordinate day-to-day maintenance tasks, ensuring information is shared effectively and workflows run efficiently.
About You
Key responsibilities include supporting the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor with the day-to-day running of building maintenance, helping to deliver an effective facilities strategy, and staying updated on best practice and emerging trends. The role contributes to smooth building operations by assisting with clear procedures, compliance requirements, and coordination of maintenance activities across the site.
This role involves managing daily maintenance tasks to ensure over 90% PPM compliance, coordinating reactive works, and overseeing contractors through the facilities management system to maximise efficiency. Duties include PAT testing, water hygiene checks, basic electrical and plumbing tasks, painting and decorating, fire system support, record keeping, stock monitoring, and responding to client enquiries within required timeframes, along with attending operational and health and safety meetings.
You will have:
Proven experience in maintenance.
Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations, building regulations, and environmental standards.
Proficiency in maintenance software and tools.
The following skills and experience are desirable:
Electrical and plumbing qualification.
Painting and decoration experience.
Water hygiene record keeping knowledge.
Benefits:
As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
Generous pension
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Group income protection
Staff referral bonus
Season ticket loan
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and paid birthday leave
2 additional paid volunteering days each year
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced family leave
Enhanced sick leave
50% discount at our in-house café and discounts to food and shopping places in local area
We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us.
Given our organisation’s affiliation with the Methodist Church, an understanding and alignment with Methodist values are essential