Facilities Assistant

2 weeks ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Scientific Laboratory Supplies Full time

Are you a responsible and professional individual? Do you take Health and Safety in the workplace seriously, thrive on creating a clean and safe environment for everyone and want to be part of a growing team to make a real impact?

Then Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is the right fit for you. Join us and contribute to our mission of being the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Assistant to join our innovative and fast-paced business. You will have a 'can do' attitude who can hit the ground running and be a successful contributor to a rapidly growing company.

**Job Summary**:
As a Facilities Assistant, you will be working closely with the Facilities manager focusing on ensuring the seamless execution of planned & reactive maintenance within our flag ship site at Fairham in Nottingham, whilst prioritizing safety, compliance, and other essential facets of the department’s responsibilities towards our satellite sites within Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd group based around the UK & Ireland.

In addition, as the Facilities assistant you will collaborate in assisting with managing the department’s budget and ensuring compliance with the company’s management systems.

**The successful applicants’ responsibilities will be, but not limited to, assisting the Facilities Manager in**:
**Maintenance**:

- The co-ordination of the day-to-day operation of the Fairham grounds and building in alignment of the organization’s goals & standards.
- Ensure that all planned & reactive works are carried out efficiently and effectively, prioritizing safety as the foremost concern.
- Monitor adherence to compliance standards & regulations, implementing necessary corrective actions where required.
- Evaluate and address the cost impact of operations, seeking opportunities to optimize resources without compromising quality.
- To take appropriate responsibility to ensure the grounds and buildings are always secure.
- Carry out the necessary actions in line with the company’s action plans in the event of inclement weather and/or emergencies, i.e. fire, flood, snow, break-in and entry, accidents, major damage, or disorder.
- Ensure all new starters receive a Health & Safety induction.
- Ensure all service inspection reports are filed within the company’s Integrated Management System (Ims).
- Complete regular stock takes of stationery & hospitality and place orders as required.
- Liase on a day-to-day basis with external contractor ensuring their compliance with safety & company working policies whilst on company property.
- On rare occasions be prepared to work weekends with time off in Lieu.
- Ensure that the commercial fleet of six vans is maintained in line with manufacturers and governmental guidelines.

**Safety & Compliance**:

- Uphold and enforce safety protocols & standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness among the team & staff.
- Collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure compliance with industry
- specific regulations & guidelines.

**Environmental**:

- Log & record meter readings on the companies Ims system for all company sites.
- Manage the removal of all waste from our flagship site within Fairham & satellite sites within the Scientific Laboratory sites Ltd group. Ensuring full compliance under current legislation and guidance.
- Experience working in a similar role within the hard & soft facilities environment.
- Have a strong understanding of safety standards & compliance regulations.
- Ideally hold or working towards an Institute of Workplace Facilities Management (IWFM) qualification.
- Hold a Full valid UK driving license.
- Experience of working within an ISO 14001 & 9001 quality-driven business.
- Self-motivated to work on own.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with great attention to detail.
- Be a logical Problem solver with diagnostic skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively & make sound decisions under pressure.
- Competent in the use of MS office
- Ideally hold an IOSH managing safely qualification.

**About us**:
SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands. Supplying a wide range of sectors provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunities to grow and expand.

With a Nottingham-based Head Office, with customers all over the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market. We proudly supported the NHS and scientific community over the course of the Pandemic as well as supporting the education sector with vital supplies to be able to aid teaching for children affected by school closures.

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcomin



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