Facilities Assistant Contract: Government Location: Preston, PR5 8BX Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to work with and across all aspects of the Facilities Management service provision. This role sits within a team that delivers specific outcomes for customers and stakeholders, with responsibility for supporting the delivery of services and projects. Job Description We are looking for someone who will play a key part in delivering a high-quality, transparent service to customers on a day-to-day basis, contributing positively to the performance and reputation of the Facilities Management service. Key Responsibilities Act as front of house, welcoming visitors and supporting them appropriately Ensure security procedures are followed at all times Deliver support services including porterage, meeting room management and management of the FM mailbox Support inductions for new starters, including health & safety and environmental inductions Log, facilitate and oversee reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits Support compliance with environmental and HSEQ standards, including traffic management plans, fire risk assessments and water hygiene arrangements Complete and assist with audits, including security audits Provide general administrative support and assist with the delivery of low to medium risk projects Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Experience working with customers and soft services Ability to work confidently with Microsoft Office packages Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with different levels of management Experience completing compliance checks and reports (or willingness to be trained) Positive attitude with a proactive, can-do mindset IOSH qualification desirable, with training available if not already held The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. Becomewhoyouwant, Bepartofsomethingbigger, aplacetobeyou, facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .