Facilities operations assistant Work, Jobs in Solihull (with Salaries)

Facilities Assistant
Civic Recruitment Limited —Solihull
- £13.05 - £17.72 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Facilities Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Birmingham
- £27,560 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Driving
- Employee discount
5d
Online Operations Assistant
First Intuition —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Remote
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Facilities Maintenance Assistant
Extra Care —Sutton Coldfield
- £27,631.50 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Facilities Assistant (12-Month FTC)
Wilkes —Birmingham
- £25,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Travel
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Bereavement leave
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Data Protection Assistant
GreenSquareAccord —Birmingham
- £34,000 - £38,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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4h
Leisure Club Assistant
Valor Hospitality —Solihull
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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11d
Facilities Assistant VA2818
Anabas —Birmingham
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
6d
Project Coordinator
School of Coding —Birmingham
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
Client Service & Operations Assistant
First Intuition —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Supply Chain Planning Assistant
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Facilities Assistant - Birmingham
St Basils —Birmingham
- £25,058 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Driving
Office & Operations Coordinator
Polair Conditioning Ltd —Cannock
- £25,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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9d
Facilities Assistant - NEW
St Basils —Birmingham
- £25,058 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Driving
7d
Facilities Assistant (Bank)
Nuffield Health —Wolverhampton
- £12.84 an hour
- Part-time
14d
Senior Product Recovery Assistant
Loaf —Nuneaton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Maths
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
12d
Graduate Underwriting & Operations Assistant
Tide Insurance —Birmingham
- £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
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Facilities Assistant/ Building Control Officer 1
Amey Ltd —Birmingham
- £14.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
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5d
Product Recovery Assistant
Loaf —Nuneaton
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Maintenance Assistant
HandPickedHotels —Stratford-upon-Avon
- From £14 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme

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Facilities Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited
Solihull

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Job details

Temporary | Temp to perm | Full-time
£13.05 - £17.72 an hour

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Driving Licence
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Customer service
Facilities management
Logistics
Maintenance
Numeracy
First Aid Certification
IT
NVQ
Communication skills

Full job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Facilities Assistant

Job Purpose

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for delivering a high-quality facilities and security service across the Council's property portfolio. The role supports the safe, efficient, and effective operation of corporate buildings by undertaking a variety of facilities management, maintenance, security, logistical, and customer service duties.

The post holder will ensure buildings remain secure, compliant, well-maintained, and operational while providing support to staff, visitors, contractors, and other stakeholders across multiple Council locations.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management

Open and close Council buildings in accordance with operational requirements.
Undertake general facilities management duties to ensure buildings are safe, secure, and functional.
Support facilities operations across multiple SMBC sites as required.
Participate in rotating shift patterns and out-of-hours emergency response arrangements.

Building Maintenance

Carry out routine inspections of premises and report defects or maintenance requirements.
Perform minor maintenance and repair tasks including:
- Changing light bulbs.
- Cleaning shades and diffusers.
- Undertaking minor repairs.
- Responding to emergency cleaning requests.
Ensure washrooms, kitchens, and communal areas remain adequately stocked and maintained.

Health, Safety and Compliance

Conduct routine Health & Safety inspections and compliance checks.
Monitor security systems and ensure building security procedures are followed.
Report and escalate risks, hazards, incidents, and non-compliance issues.
Assist with fire evacuations, emergency procedures, lift breakdowns, and building incidents.
Undertake Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) following appropriate training.

Security Services

Conduct internal and external security patrols.
Ensure buildings and surrounding areas remain secure and accessible.
Participate in the Council's emergency call-out rota and be available for out-of-hours emergencies.
Monitor contractor access, visitor movements, and site security arrangements.

Logistics and Porterage

Collect, sort, verify, and distribute internal and external mail, parcels, and packages.
Operate franking equipment and manage outgoing post.
Arrange deliveries, collections, and distribution of supplies and equipment.
Assist with office moves, relocations, furniture setup, and equipment transportation.
Coordinate waste disposal and removal of unwanted materials and furniture.

Contractor Management

Monitor contractors whilst on site to ensure compliance with Council procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
Escalate concerns or intervene where contractor activities present risks or fail to meet required standards.

Administrative Support

Administer staff identification badges and electronic access control systems.
Maintain accurate records and reports relating to building access and security.
Use Microsoft Outlook and other software systems to manage communications and respond to enquiries.
Maintain documentation and records associated with facilities operations.

Customer Service

Provide reception cover when required.
Meet and greet visitors and provide assistance to customers, staff, and contractors.
Deliver professional and courteous customer service at all times.

General Duties

Maintain external access routes, including litter picking and basic grounds maintenance around building entrances.
Monitor and report parking-related issues within site boundaries.
Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Experience Required

Essential

Experience working independently and as part of a team.
Experience carrying out practical facilities, maintenance, or operational support tasks.
Experience providing excellent customer service.
Experience following health and safety procedures.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Desirable

Experience working in a facilities management, building support, caretaker, porter, or maintenance environment.
Experience undertaking security patrols and building security duties.
Experience supporting office relocations and furniture moves.
Experience monitoring contractors on site.
Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment.
Experience using access control and security systems.

Qualifications

Essential

Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Ability to undertake training required for the role.

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Facilities Management, Property Maintenance, Building Services, Customer Service, or equivalent qualification.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) certification.
Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Working Safely).
First Aid certification.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and contractors.
Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites.
Physically capable of undertaking manual handling, moving furniture, and carrying out maintenance tasks.
Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Understanding of workplace Health & Safety requirements.
Good organisational and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of facilities management practices.
Basic understanding of building maintenance systems.
Knowledge of security procedures and access control systems.
Understanding of logistics and office move requirements.

Additional Qualifications / Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (up to 6 penalty points considered).
Previous experience in facilities, porter, security, or caretaking roles.
Knowledge of Health & Safety inspections and site compliance checks.
Ability to identify and report building, security, and maintenance issues.
Flexible to work rotating shifts and participate in the emergency call-out rota.
Willingness to travel between multiple sites.

Additional Information

Pay: £17.72 per hour (Umbrella) / £13.05 per hour (PAYE).
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Contract: Temporary with review after 4–6 weeks; potential for permanent employment.
Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm or 11:30am–7:00pm (30-minute unpaid break).
Location: Blue Bell Centre Offices, Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, B37 5TN, with travel to nearby sites including the Library and Connect Centre.
We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
Closing date: Soon – early applications are encouraged

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