About the job
Join our dynamic team at Eurofins Forensic Services as a Facilities Assistant at our Birchwood Park site in Warrington. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about facilities management to leverage their skills in a leading company with over 30 years of experience in providing forensic services to police forces and various public and private organizations.
As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our facilities under the guidance of the Facilities Manager. Your responsibilities will include:
- Promptly addressing ad-hoc requests from all business areas.
- Conducting routine inspections and surveys, identifying any faults.
- Ownership and completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
- Performing reception duties, including managing contractor bookings and supervision.
- Collaborating effectively with all internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication.
- Providing support and guidance for facilities-based projects across various teams.
- Handling basic plumbing, maintenance tasks, furniture relocation, light bulb changes, and general decoration as needed.
- Coordinating meetings with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear action points are established and monitored.
- Investigating and resolving facilities-related issues, based on risk assessments and audits.
- Maintaining comprehensive records of all facilities activities, including maintenance logs, site details, contracts, and legal documentation.
- Processing requisitions in the company finance system and tracking orders related to facilities.
- Resolving outstanding invoices and requisitions as necessary.
- Assisting with internal and external audits and customer visits, covering health and safety, scientific, and security aspects as directed.
- Supporting operational teams to ensure laboratory capabilities are upheld.
- Staying informed about developments in facilities management and their relevance to our operations.
- Executing various administrative tasks related to facilities.
- Providing support to the National Facilities team as required.
Ideal Candidate:
We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who possesses a strong sense of teamwork and is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture. If you have the following qualifications, we would love to hear from you: