Facilities Assistant

Job Introduction

When you join Saga we welcome you with open arms and we fuel your career possibilities. We support. We encourage. We champion you to reach your full potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Building Services Facilities Assistant to join our Saga Group facilities department.

You will be liaising with contractors, coordinating, scheduling and recording all aspects of Building Services within the Property Department at Saga.

You will bring good interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills with a customer focused approach.

And in return, you can look forward to all of the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast paced career with an excellent benefits package including life assurance, pension, high street and online discounts, and concessions for holidays and travel.

If this sounds like a role for you then keep reading...

Role Responsibility

You will be assisting in the day to day running of the busy Maintenance Department within the Property Team. This will include, but not solely be:

• Financial tasks including invoices, budget spending control and tracking spend against budget
• Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules
• Liaising with contractors requesting quotes
• Reports
• RAMS
• Service Visit Reports
• Issuing and subsequent administration of FM Facts help desk system
• General administrative support to Maintenance Team

The Ideal Candidate

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Good interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills with a customer focused approach to communicate effectively with internal & external customers and Team members
• Excellent PC skills including, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point and various computer-based applications
• Communication skills using all social media portals
• An understanding of all aspects of Commercial Building Maintenance
• Previous Facilities Management experience would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Permit to Work Control and a strong understanding of Health & Safety
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative

Education and Qualifications:

• Good standard of education

Personal Characteristics:

• Outgoing and able to communicate with people at all levels
• A positive attitude
• A strong organiser
• Pro-active
• An inquiring mind with the ability to problem solve
• Punctual, reliable and able to work on own without immediate supervision

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include:

• Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
• Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
• Pension
• AXA Be Supported
• Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
• Free fruit 
• Give as you earn
• Free eye tests
• Honeymoon benefit
• Sharebuy
• Salary finance
• Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Long service awards

About the Company

When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. 

We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.

Learn more about the Saga business by watching our Saga plc results for the financial year 2018/2019

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