Facilities & Maintenance Assistant - Bournemouth This is an excellent time to join Lester Aldridge as we move into a new era under our new Managing Partner. As we look to build on our excellent reputation with clients, we need the right people to help us. Following a review of our Facilities activities, we are now seeking to recruit a Facilities & Maintenance Assistant – late shift. The team provides an essential range of compliance, soft and hard services, logistics, room management, hospitality, events support and much more which cover our premises in Bournemouth, Southampton and London. This role will be based in our Bournemouth office. Working alongside a Facilities & Maintenance Assistant (early), you will help ensure the smooth running of our premises including general caretaking, logistics and basic maintenance activities. Proactive, adaptable and organised by nature, you will be a good communicator and set a high standard in your application to work and the way you support our values. This is a great opportunity to help shape the facilities service and so a willingness to adapt and adjust will be necessary. General Caretaking, Housekeeping and Security Security and safety, general tidiness around the site including incident response and check on CCTV equipment Fire and first aid response Processing mail, internal and external postal services and courier/deliveries Goods in management Oversight of cleaning and sustainable waste removal Furniture moves & events support Logistics, including driving Building Maintenance (Mult-trade Basic) Working knowledge of the basic elements of the premises and supporting technologies Basic fault finding and escalation to qualified contractors where necessary Basic maintenance and repairs Periodic compliance checks (e.g. water hygiene, fire safety) Oversight of contractors on site Qualifications & Experience: General understanding of facilities and /or property maintenance (City & Guilds/NVQ2 or other relevant qualification, working towards or willing to train) Experience in a similar facilities assistant or general maintenance role Evidence of competent DIY skills Full and clean driving license required Good IT Skills and awareness of facilities software and tools Criteria: Ability to lift and move furniture and other bulky items Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills The role holder will need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of the team Appreciation and understanding of situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion Some flexibility regarding working hours is essential to deal with non-routine requirements This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review following discussion with the job holder.You will be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager and/or Head of Team Benefits: ⚖ ️ Work-life balance – Up to 25 days holiday. And offices just 10 minutes walk from the beautiful sandy beach! ↗️ Progression – a competitive salary and benefits with performance based opportunities for career development. ⭐ Variety - a broad range of work; no two days are the same. A welcoming environment - a friendly, supportive team; fresh, modern office space, regular socials. Application Procedure: All applications must include a CV and a supporting statement (maximum 600 words) explaining how your qualifications, knowledge and experience meet the job description, particularly each of the key responsibilities and the required skills and competence. Please note that this role will be based on site, including occasional work in Southampton and London. Lester Aldridge is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE