Facilities Assistant

Job title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Essex (Travel to multiple hubs across Essex required)
Start Date: ASAP 
Contract Type: 3 – 6 months temporary
Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Purpose 

We are looking for a proactive Facilities Officer to support the smooth running of multiple office hubs across Essex. This temporary role is for 3–6 months and requires a flexible approach.

You will travel to hubs across Essex, including Witham, Braintree, Colchester, Marks Tey, and Manningtree. Due being based at multiple locations for the role applicants must have a full driving license 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Act as key holder and participate in the on-call rota for alarms, minor repairs, and security incidents.
•    Manage cleaning contractors and maintain high standards of cleanliness across all sites.
•    Support on-site managers with facilities issues, building maintenance, compliance, and minor repairs.
•    Coordinate events, occupancy, and space planning.
•    Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider, including rota coordination.
•    Monitor mechanical, electrical, and ancillary systems; carry out routine checks and reporting.
•    Operate heating and cooling systems, support energy conservation, and manage consumables.
•    Arrange contractors safely, manage hub access, and support induction tours.
•    Conduct risk assessments, support incident reporting, and assist with GDPR-compliant document destruction.

Candidate Profile 

•    Experience in facilities, building maintenance, or health & safety.
•    Strong customer service, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
•    Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
•    IT literacy (Microsoft Office) and ability to work independently or in a team.
•    Flexibility to travel to multiple hubs across Essex and work on an on-call rota.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to Lewis.Hodson@servicecare.org.uk