Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant (SIA Licensed)

Location: City of London
Pay Rate: £18.32 per hour
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Sector: Higher Education

We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join a busy and welcoming university campus in London. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of university buildings and ensuring a safe, clean, and positive environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Your new role

• Assisting with room set-ups and moves for lectures, events, and conferences
• Carrying out general porterage duties, including lifting and shifting furniture and equipment
• Supporting waste management and recycling processes across campus
• Conducting regular building checks and reporting maintenance issues
• Providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors
• Assisting with campus events and operational requirements
• Monitoring access to buildings and responding to security-related matters where required
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Working within the CCTV room
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• A valid SIA Licence (essential)
• Previous experience in a facilities, porter, caretaker, security, or maintenance support role
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to undertake physical duties, including lifting and moving equipment
• Reliable, professional, and able to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to support operational needs across campus

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work within a prestigious London university
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Full-time temporary opportunity with immediate start available
• Weekly pay

What you need to do now
If you have a valid SIA Licence and are looking for a varied facilities role within a university environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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