Assistant Facilities & Health & Safety Supervisor
hace 20 días
Leatherhead
Assistant Facilities & Health & Safety Supervisor This is an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Team working on a well-equipped site with multiple buildings and outdoor areas. This person will play a hands-on role in maintaining the estate, supporting day-to-day operational needs, and ensuring that facilities are presented and maintained to the highest standards, with a specific focus on Health and Safety. Working closely with the Head of Facilities and a wider Facilities and Grounds team of four, this person is responsible for carrying out a range of practical tasks and taking a lead role in Health and Safety requirements. The postholder will respond to helpdesk requests across the site and will be expected to take a proactive, professional, and safety-conscious approach at all times. This is a vital operational role for someone practical, reliable, and service-oriented, who enjoys working as part of a team and contributing flexibly to a busy and varied environment. Key Responsibilities: Facilities • Set up facilities by moving furniture and equipment to support operations and events., • Assist with the setup of internal and external events., • Move furniture and equipment for external lettings or room reconfigurations across the site., • Undertake general housekeeping duties including waste collection, basic cleaning, and furniture assembly., • Carry out general maintenance tasks and repairs as requested via the Facilities helpdesk, Head of Facilities, or senior management., • Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks in line with the estates schedule., • Contribute to the effective completion of allocated projects under the direction of the Head of Facilities., • Report damage or faults in furniture, equipment, or buildings promptly and work with the Facilities team to rectify issues., • Apply effective problem-solving skills to day-to-day tasks., • Work with senior management to ensure appropriate Health and Safety policies and procedures are in place., • Schedule Health and Safety Committee meetings each term, setting agendas and inviting relevant stakeholders., • Report all Health and Safety issues, near misses, accidents, and hazards, ensuring investigation and resolution., • Ensure documentation is timely and accurate in compliance with legislative and statutory requirements., • Carry out manual handling tasks in accordance with training and safe practices., • Manage weekly fire alarm testing and coordinate regular fire and emergency drills., • Support the Grounds team where necessary, including leaf clearance, gritting, and outdoor tasks during adverse weather to ensure safe site access. Essential • Strong communication and customer service skills, motivated by high standards., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team., • Good decision-making, time management, and prioritisation skills., • Resourceful and flexible, with a practical approach to tasks., • Understanding of Health and Safety compliance requirements., • Ability to undertake physically demanding tasks as part of a manual workload., • Experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines., • General maintenance and repair skills., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word., • Previous experience in a similar facilities or estates role., • Health and Safety certifications such as:, • IOSH Working Safely, • Manual Handling, • First Aid at Work, • Salary c£38k (reduced for living on site), • Car driver is essential as no public transport links, • 25 days paid holiday per year plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas closure period., • Onsite accommodation provided 2 or 3 bedroom apartment., • Generous contributory pension scheme, • Refreshments and lunch provided during term time, • Cycle to work scheme for staff members, • Parking for staff members is provided onsite