Job Description

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented and reliable person, with experience in maintaining facilities to a high standard? We are seeking an enthusiastic Facilities Assistant to join our Operations Department. The Department ensures the effective maintenance and development of production, technologies and facilities across all company entities, driving optimal functions and logical solutions across the business. Within the Facilities Team, the successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative environment, dedicated to achieving exceptional premise maintenance and high operational standards.

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for the cleanliness, safety and overall upkeep of Fileder's premises, including both the building and warehouse areas, ensuring that the Company presents a professional, well-maintained environment to employees, visitors and clients. Daily tasks are varied, ranging from cleaning and general maintenance to garden care, waste removal, and furniture relocation. The Facilities Assistant is also responsible for performing basic DIY tasks, ensuring fixtures and fittings are in good condition and handling minor repairs or installations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the upkeep of outdoor areas Proactively plan and schedule maintenance Demonstrate reliability in performing urgent tasks Carry out duties such as window and floor cleaning, plant maintenance and operating the baler

Skills Required

Strong organisational skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach to tasks Able to work with minimal supervision, with the enthusiasm to consistently identify areas of improvement and follow up with action Flexibility to work outside standard hours when needed (e.g., gritting, snow clearance) Ability to handle physically demanding tasks Strong understanding of health and safety protocols Highly adaptable with the ability to prioritise effectively

Must

have a full, clean driving license

Please see the Job Specification on our website for full details: https://www.fileder.co.uk/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free fitness classes Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

We are looking to hire either one full-time or two part-time candidates. Please state your preference.
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Location:

Maidstone ME16 0LS (required)
Work Location: In person