Assistant

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 annumAbout 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.

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 visitorsSupport the Facilities Co-ordinator with overseeing the cleaning contracts and make sure that the contractors fulfil their obligationsTo cover the reception service as needed or in absence of the Reception team and to provided outstanding customer service at all timesTo help source and oversee facilities’ contractors to provide general maintenance and make repairs when this cannot be undertaken by you and / or your teamSupport the Facilities Team, to ensure that St Luke’s is compliant with all fire regulations, and in particular carry out regular fire risk assessmentsTo ensure that St Luke’s complies with health and safety requirements, general health and safety for all users and staff in the CentreWith the Facilities Team, to be responsible for the security of the building and its contentsWith the Reception and Facilities Team, be the point of contact for all visitors, staff and tenantsWith the Reception team, help to coordinate all room users’ requirements for St Luke’s activities and eventsAssist with maintaining St Luke’s garden areas and Edible YardTo attend meetings and training as requiredAs part of the Facilities Team, to ensure all cleaning tasks are completed in a timely and effective mannerTo comply with the Charity’s policies including Diversity and Equal Opportunities, Fire, Health and Safety, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable AdultsTo 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 neededEssential 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 environmentUnderstanding of overseeing building maintenance contractorsAn 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 areaExperience of providing excellent customer serviceGood written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and effectivelyA hands-on individual and flexible with regard to tasks including cleaning, light maintenance and room presentationIT literateAble to work independently and demonstrate initiatives in improving facilities’ systemsPrioritisation and planning skillsA flexible approach to working days and hours when necessaryClosing Date : 21st June 2024If 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.

Last updated : 2024-05-21