Average Facilities Assistant salary in the UK

Robert Half are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant for a 2 week cover, this could be extended. They are based near Cannon Street. THE POSITION A privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Temporary Facilities Services Assistant to join our London office. The Facilities Services Assistant is responsible for the daily general office maintenance including but not limited to: serving as initial contact for employees with facilities related issues, operating mailroom and copy center, and provides general office support. The Facilities Services Assistant must have an understanding of facility operations, and systems, the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, and have demonstrated customer service skills with a wide range of clients, contractors, and colleagues. Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include: Ensures overall readiness and neatness of general office space, including common areas and conference rooms. Provide assistance with catering set-up and break down as needed.Ensures kitchen, printers, and copier stations and stationary cupboard are consistently neat and well stocked.Ensures fresh coffee is brewed and readily available first thing in the morning and consistently replenished throughout the day.Performs copying, binding, faxing, scanning, and materials distribution as requested.Distributes mail and packages; maintains postage machine; orders, restocks postage supplies.Set up meetings including: initiating or accepting meetings via video conference and logging into Zoom; assisting with preparation of materials or packets and cateringAssists Rascal Leads with their different social initiatives.Serves as point of contact for archive retrieval requests. Assist Senior Administrators in preparation of files for off-site storage.Produces correspondence as necessary; copies, distributes and files information as requested. THE CANDIDATE Three (3) years facilities/office experience in an office setting preferredBasic knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word requiredExcellent customer service skills and attitude is required Key Points: 2 weeks, could be extended. Near Cannon Street £14-16 per hour + Holiday pay depending on experience Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Facilities Assistant Location: Hoddesdon Salary: £30k Job Description:To assist and work under the guidance of the Studio Management Team experiencing the day to day running of the Studios. The Facilities Assistant must be polite, friendly, and helpful to studio clients always. Duties Include: Assisting the Facilities Coordinator with minor repair works building fabric, such as door handles, lights, etc. Assisting the Facilities Coordinator with compliance testing across both sites and maintaining records on our shared drives. Assisting with general systems of work such as, permission to works procedures, key management, contractor service records. Liaising with contractors and vendors on site in relation to security access, site inductions, covid testing and NDA’s all whilst minimising disruption to the production. Assisting with snow clearing/gritting of site, using on-site equipment. Assist studio management team with daily tasks linked to site and production. Assisting the Stage Manager with their day-to-day duties and administrative tasks. Travelling offsite to collect supplies. Familarise with all emergency/fire procedures that production and the client have put in place. Help to maintain a safe working environment by understanding all site-specific safety rules and guidelines; and report any hazards to Stage Manager/Facilities Coordinator. Learn and maintain 'Studio on-set’ etiquette, understanding interactions with all departments and production crew. Learn and maintain good customer service level when dealing with any queries/requests from production crew and ensure any message and important information are forwarded to Stage Manager/Facilities Coordinator. Assist Stage Manager/Site Rep/Facilities Coordinator with client recces and onsite meetings. Assist Stage Manager/Site Rep with ordering and delivering refreshments, when hosting client recces/meetings. Shadow senior members of the team and join in with client recces/maintaining high level of customer service. Update Management Studio weekly calendar and Studio Schedule. Perform admin duties as required including but not limited to photocopying, printing, and laminating. Perform other duties as requested by the Stage Manager, Site Rep, Facilities Coordinator, or other Company Management. ?Person Specification: Must hold a valid UK driving license and able to commute. Must be IT literate and be able to use basic Microsoft operating systems. Some experience in a building facilities environment, working with contractors and suppliers. Desired but not essential - Skills/training/qualifications in basic building maintenance (painting, electrical, plastering etc). Be willing to help onsite clients and be friendly and polite always. Must be able to confidently communicate with all Studio visitors providing and receiving information, instruction, and advice. Must be able to work under pressure to changing deadlines. Be willing to help in all departments of The Studios and have the enthusiasm to learn. Be self-motivating and organised. Additional Considerations:Working hours - 40 hours per week from 07:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday inclusive. Additional weekend and evening working is sometimes required. Flexibility to travel between Hoddesdon and the offsite Workshops (Enfield) on a regular basis.

Benefits: Free parking25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidaysPrivate Pension planLife AssuranceEarly finish at 1 pm on Fridays Key Responsibilities: Equipment Maintenance: Perform in-house Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks for critical equipment, including generators, compressors, air conditioning systems, and air quality systems.Safety Checks: Conduct monthly safety checks, such as inspecting fire extinguishers, emergency lights, emergency exits, and more, to ensure a safe environment.Service Request Management: Maintain the Facilities Service Request Log, collaborating with department managers to complete DIY tasks promptly. Coordinate with the Facilities & Security Team Leader to engage contractors for larger requests.General Maintenance: Work alongside the Facilities & Security Team Leader to carry out various maintenance activities, including plumbing repairs, fixture maintenance, painting, decoration, and more. Basic electrical tasks such as fixing light fittings and adding plug sockets may be required.Safety Oversight: Ensure that all activities are performed safely and report any issues to the Facilities & Security Team Leader before, during, and after tasks are completed.Contractor Management: Monitor the contractor calendar, greet and supervise visiting contractors, and ensure they adhere to safety regulations and Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS).Inventory Management: Order necessary parts and equipment through our purchasing system, ensuring that supplies are readily available.Meter Readings: Perform monthly meter readings to track resource consumption.Waste Management: Monitor waste areas, arrange collections as needed, and promptly resolve any waste-related issues.Facilities Projects: Collaborate with the Facilities & Security Team Leader, department managers, and contractors to execute larger facilities projects smoothly.Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies such as plumbing issues, water leaks, and power outages to make the situation safe. Arrange for contractor assistance when necessary.Health and Safety: Uphold the Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems. Education/Experience Required: Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and external contractors.Proficiency in MS Office applications.Pragmatic and professional decision-making under pressure.Competence in performing minor DIY tasks safely.Good knowledge of facilities systems, including plumbing and electrical work.Significant experience or qualification related to electrical work is highly advantageous.Understanding of Health and Safety protocols.Experience in managing small building projects (hands-on side); admin support will be provided.Proficiency in using hand tools and equipment safely.Physical fitness for tasks involving moving, lifting, and working at heights.Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for inter-site travel. Location: Horsham Drivers Licence Needed due to location and travel between two sites.