Facilities Operative

2 weeks ago


HowdenleWear, Durham, United Kingdom PA Media Full time

About Us.
PA Media is the UK's national news agency, supplying 24/7 journalism to every newsroom in the country.

It sits at the heart of the PA Media Group which is now a portfolio of diversified news and information companies encompassing a large data division, the picture agency Alamy and the streaming service Stream AMG, among others.


About the role.


We have an opportunity for a Facilities Operative to join our team supporting our north of England sites, primarily Howden (East Yorkshire).


In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering top-notch facilities services, collaborating closely with suppliers, colleagues, and clients, you will ensure the smooth operation of our facilities services.


What you expect Day to Day.

  • Conduct regular floor walks, ensuring that all areas are tidy and in good working condition.
  • Ensure room readiness requirements are met in all meeting rooms.
  • Take an active role in building maintenance.
  • Engage with service providers and assist in the monitoring, performance and compliance of subcontract services provided.
  • Ensure Health & Safety procedures are always adhered to, such as Building inductions, Weekly fire checks etc.
  • Take a proactive approach in the identification of opportunities for service improvement across the Property division.
  • Fire Marshall responsibility
  • Porterage assistance for Office/Furniture moves.

About you.

  • Previous experience in a clientside facilities role such as Caretaking or Maintenance.
  • Some practical maintenance skills, such as using small power tools.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Tact and diplomacy; ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and accept responsibility in managers' absence.
  • Proactive approach to delivering improvements where opportunities exist.
  • It would be advantageous to have existing Fire Marshall training but this is not essential and can be provided.

What we can offer you.

  • Premium access to the Calm App
  • Volunteering day (x1 annually)
  • 25 days holiday and a holiday purchase scheme
  • Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Wellbeing Day (x1 annually)
  • Perkbox membership
  • BUPA Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Training & development
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Inclusion.**We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we're also focused on who you are and what else you can bring.

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