Average Facilities Assistant salary in Birmingham

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a large organisation in Birmingham for a Facilities Assistant/Handy Man. Duration: 6 weeks Commencing: Approx. 6th Jan Where: Birmingham City Centre or Edgbaston – we are recruiting the same job in each location Rate: £11/99 per hour excluding holiday pay (£13.43 including holiday pay) Duties: Carry out various tasks and activities as instructed though planned work scheduling and reactive helpdesk requests that include general porterage, moving furniture and equipment and setting room layouts for the delivery of teaching and eventsEnsure that unwanted furniture and items are removed from buildings and materials such as wood, metals, cardboard, electrical equipment is correctly segregated into appropriate recycling bins and skips to support the university in maintaining a high standard in recycling figuresDealing with front line minor maintenance and repairs that include, unblocking of toilets, changing light bulbs, installing dispensers, mounting frames and boards and general repairs required with the use of basic tools and equipment and carrying out ad hoc portable appliance testing when requiredDistributing large volumes of deliveries to the university of goods and items to faculties and departments in a timely manner to support teaching and exams Receiving expected external contractor partners that are booked via the helpdesk to carry out jobs and/or servicing within the buildings and ensuring that inductions are completed before the appropriate level of access is permitted and access cards and keys are issued  Respond to building incidents i.e., water leaks and taking appropriate first response action that may include cordoning off areas with you use of barriers and appropriate signage put in place to make others aware and report accordinglyClearing of snow and ice in adverse weather conditions to make pathways and fire evacuation points safe for all building users. Dependant on sites the use of machinery equipment will be applicable Required: Previous experience in a similar role (essential)Immediately available to start in the New Year Additional info: No DBS requiredHours 37pw, Monday-Friday, shifts are by rota so need to be available to work all three of: 7am – 3pm, 9:30am – 5:30pm and 10am – 6pm For more information please contact one of our Estates and Facilities Specialists on

We are seeking a Lettings and Facilities Management Assistant to join our team and play an important role in ensuring optimal occupancy and customer satisfaction across our commercial portfolio. We are a leading commercial property landlord and developer based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be based at our newly refurbished offices close to the city centre.Main responsibilities:To market and promote vacant properties within the portfolio in conjunction with the Property Management Team to include letting of vacant space, management of internal and external websites, undertaking marketing meetings with external consultants and create brand awareness through social media to achieve maximum levels of occupancy and profitability. To undertake basic facilities management duties to include visiting estates to ensure tenants keep sites neat and tidy and are complying with all lease terms and relevant insurance conditions.Main Duties/Responsibilities Efficiently respond to enquiries via phone, email and web portals.Production, updating and management of marketing material.Undertake viewings and/or liaise with external agents throughout the lettings process.Ensure presentation of the estates, units and offices are as to be expected when a prospective viewing is attending site.Manage the EPC database to ensure each property has a valid EPC during the marketing process.Liaise with Tenants on site to ensure good relationships are maintained to include on-going care, servicing of client needs and complaints.Liaise with senior management to ensure that any issues raised by tenants are resolved in a timely manner.Maintain brand identity and structure through advertising boards, marketing material, etc.Liaise with external consultants to produce promotional literature and advertising boards to market our estates.Identify new sites to bring into the portfolio. Key Requirements Relevant experience is desirable but not essential. Relevant transferable skills will be considered.Good written and spoken English.Ability to communicate with different types of people, showing tact and diplomacy.Good IT skillsA "can do" attitude.Good organisational skills.Ability to be a team player.Smart appearance.Personable and able to present a professional image to customers.Good negotiation skills.Able to work on own initiative and manage own workloadA clean driver’s licence and use of a reliable vehicle. AMR are one of the UK’s largest specialist recruiters for the Property, Estate Agency, Lettings & Property Management, Land & New Homes, Commercial Property and the Mortgage Market. We recruit for the roles of: Branch Manager, Residential Sales Manager, Valuer, Lister, Senior Sales Negotiator, Residential Sales Negotiator, Residential Sales Progressor, Country Homes Negotiator, Senior Lettings Negotiator Lettings Negotiator, Lettings Manager, Lettings Coordinator, Letting Administrator, Property Manager, Block Manager, Regional Manager, Regional Director, Area Manager, New Homes Sales Advisor, Land Finder, Land Buyer, Surveyor, Mortgage Advisor, Mortgage Consultant, Commercial Negotiator, New Homes Sales Consultant. We like to speak to every application, but due to the current climate this is not always possible. To ensure your application is not overlooked it is important that you emphasize any skills or work experience relevant to this position. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days please assume that you have been unsuccessful in this instance, we will also therefore not hold your data

Our client, a prestigious Birmingham City Centre multi use venue is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to support the FM team in ensuring the building is safe, maintained to the highest standard and in line with all relevant statutory requirements/legislation. This vacancy has been created due to internal promotion. Specific duties include: Day to day administration and co-ordinating of contactors, suppliers and maintenance works Assist in chasing all remedial works from statutory maintenance visits and ensuring these are tracked and completed in a timely manner Assist in driving the performance of the contractors, consultants and associated supply chain Managing and coordinating the actions arising from regular audits carried out by the Facilities Management Team Assist in the monitoring of reactive calls and proactively chasing contractors for speedy resolutions Raising of Purchase Orders First point of call for queries and escalations, managing all calls coming into the FM Office Assist in the monitoring and updating of statutory compliance and project trackers Producing minutes and action trackers and monitoring progress of works as directed by the management team The candidate: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Facilities administration role or environment Demonstrable experience of monitoring maintenance contracts and regimes Demonstrable experience of managing contractors and consultants Good communications skills, both written & verbal, with the ability to liaise at all levels Ability to manage multiple tasks Attention to detail Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems especially Excel Ability to communicate, negotiate and influence at all levels Excellent time management and scheduling skills Benefits: On offer for this Facilities Co-ordinator role is a basic salary in the region of £27,000 plus excellent benefits including pension, private medical, 4 x life assurance, critical illness cover, free parking, flexible working hours and 27 days holidays (+8 statutory). A full job description and list of comprehensive benefits is available on request. To apply for this Facilities Co-ordinator role please send your CV via this job portal. To apply for this Facilities Co-ordinator role please send your CV via this job portal. A full job description and list of comprehensive benefits is available on request. To apply for this Facilities Co-ordinator role please send your CV via this job portal.