Office Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

Description

Office Facilities & Maintenance Assistant

A fantastic opportunity for an Office Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to join a fast-growing technology company based near Cambridge. As the business continues to scale, they are looking for a reliable and hands-on individual to support the smooth day-to-day running of their office environment. This is a varied, practical role suited to someone who enjoys keeping things organised and operating efficiently while supporting a busy and collaborative team. Due to the nature of the business and their clients, you must be in a position to qualify for UK security clearance.

Location: Saffron Walden, Essex – office based, 5 days per week

Salary: £30,000 per annum + benefits

Requirements for Office Facilities & Maintenance Assistant:

Practical and hands-on approach with the confidence to carry out minor maintenance tasks

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Comfortable working independently and proactively identifying issues that need resolving

Basic DIY capability including minor electrical, plumbing or furniture assembly tasks

Strong communication skills when liaising with colleagues, suppliers and contractors

Full UK driving licence

Comfortable working in a varied role that may involve physical tasks

Experience in a facilities, maintenance or operational support role is beneficial

Familiarity with health and safety practices is helpful

Knowledge of basic building systems such as heating, plumbing or electrical infrastructure would be advantageous

Previous experience working in a fast-paced or scaling business environment would be beneficial

Basic IT proficiency including Microsoft Office

*** Due to the nature of the business, you must be in a position to qualify for UK Security Clearance

Responsibilities for Office Facilities & Maintenance Assistant:

Carry out minor office repairs such as changing bulbs, adjusting furniture or resolving small maintenance issues

Monitor the condition of office facilities and report larger maintenance issues to external contractors when required

Perform regular checks on key office infrastructure such as heating, cooling and plumbing systems

Maintain office supply inventory and ensure essential stock levels are monitored and replenished

Support office waste management and recycling processes

Coordinate with cleaning providers and ensure cleaning schedules are maintained

Assist with health and safety processes including basic risk assessments and safety checks

Help ensure fire safety equipment and related systems are regularly checked and maintained

Act as a point of contact for general facilities or maintenance queries within the office

Coordinate with service providers and suppliers, including arranging maintenance visits and obtaining quotes

Support the management of service contracts and ensure associated documentation remains organised

Receive and organise deliveries of equipment and office supplies

Assist with meeting room setup and preparation for internal events or team activities

Occasionally support local errands such as collecting supplies or delivering equipment

Assist with office moves, layout changes or refurbishment projects when required

Support onboarding processes by preparing workspaces and equipment for new team members

Provide general administrative support to the operations team when needed

Support the upkeep of company vehicles including servicing coordination, fuel and general maintenance oversight

What the role offers:

Opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company during an exciting period of growth

A varied and hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy office environment

The chance to work within a collaborative and supportive team

A role that may grow in responsibility as the company continues to expand

Applications:

If you would like to apply for this Office Facilities & Maintenance Assistant role, please send your CV via the relevant links. Please also include your salary expectations and availability with your application.

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