Facilities Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover, Minimum 12 Months)
Location: Esholt, West Yorkshire, BD17 7RH
Hours: Full-time, Office-Based (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm)
Competitive Salary
Are you ready to join a growing, people-focused business where no two days are the same?
At Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists, we are not just another chain. With around 55 practices nationwide (and more on the way), we combine the scale of a national brand with the personal touch of a local business. Our mission? Delivering obsessively great service through our Welcome, Discover, Delight client journey.
Now, we are looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our dynamic team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is your chance to play a key role in keeping our practices and Head Office safe, compliant, and running smoothly.
What You Will Do
* Ensure NHS compliance across the group
* Coordinate maintenance and technical tasks across multiple sites
* Schedule and oversee PAT testing, Health & Safety audits, and fire and electrical inspections
* Manage and resolve requests via our ticketing system
* Provide general support whenever needed to the wider Operations team
What We Are Looking For
* Hands-on facilities experience and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
* Ideally, experienced in Estate Agency, Construction/Building Services, or Healthcare/NHS facilities
* Or, transferable skills with a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn
What We Offer
* A supportive, friendly team environment
* The chance to gain experience in a growing organisation
* Company pension scheme
* Simply Health Private Health benefits
* Life Assurance (2x salary)
* Staff discounts, including an annual £350 eyewear voucher after probation
* Potential for future opportunities beyond the contract
If you're enthusiastic, hands-on, and ready for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you Apply today and help us keep Bayfields running at its best.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person