Facilities Services Assistant

4 months ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction

As **Facilities Services Assistant** **at Sodexo in **Northumbria University**, you are also a problem solver, multi-tasker and safety promoter. We will rely on your knowledge and skills to identify repair and/or replacement and increase operational excellence. By keeping others safe, your actions have meaningful impact. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

**What you’ll do**:

- Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
- Assembles, repairs, maintains, and moves furniture
- Respond to hot and cold calls, then troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Make sure that the building is in the best condition for the employees who work there
- Assist other skilled trades
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

**What you bring**:

- Experience in similar role or strong transitional skills
- Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect
- Good attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills

**What we offer**:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)

About The Company
**About Sodexo**

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Package Description
- **Facilities Services Assistant**:

- **£10.70 per hour**:

- **40 hours per week**:

- **Monday to Friday**:

- **Full uniform supplied**:

- **Full training provided**:

- **Close to city centre links**:

- **Annual leave April - April 20 days per calendar year which increases with service**:

- **Remote health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP**:

- **Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)**:

- **Company pension scheme with Legal and General**:

- **Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice support**:

- **Family leave options - Maternal, Paternal and Bereavement**:

- **Training, development, and progression opportunities**:

- **Earn vouchers through fitness and wellbeing (YuLife)**:

- **Refer a friend and receive up to £500 (Talent Spotters)**:

- **Online Recognition Scheme and 100's of discounted online/High Street retailers (Reward Hub)



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