Torus Foundation is seeking a motivated and reliable Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to join our dynamic team in FireFit Youth & Community Hub. The role involves ensuring the smooth day-to-day delivery of cleaning, caretaking, and compliance activities across the site, while also carrying out low-level maintenance tasks and basic repairs. You will be instrumental in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all users of our facilities.
Responsibilities:
1. Set up equipment in line with activity requirements, ensuring the correct items are prepared and ready for use.
2. Remain contactable during your shift to support building operations.
3. Safely open and close the facilities as required.
4. Identify and report defects, faults, or concerns using established reporting processes.
5. Perform routine maintenance tasks, including emergency lighting, fire alarm, legionella, and AED testing.
6. Complete basic repair work and low-level maintenance tasks as needed.
7. Conduct regular visual equipment and site checks in compliance with health and safety standards.
8. Keep storerooms organised, ensuring that equipment is stored safely and remains easily accessible.
9. Follow COSHH regulations for the safe handling and storage of cleaning materials and products.
10. Maintain the facility's high cleanliness standards through scheduled cleaning and maintenance duties.
11. Accurately maintain records, including defects, stock levels, fire evacuation logs, and equipment checks.
12. Support the Duty Manager by ensuring safe facility operations, completing site checks, setting up and storing equipment, and spot cleaning as required.
13. Provide a professional, welcoming response to customer enquiries, arranging assistance when necessary.
14. Monitor facility access, ensuring customers only use booked areas and assisting with entry and exit processes.
15. Be vigilant regarding safeguarding and child protection, promoting the welfare and safety of all members.
Experience and Qualifications:
1. Experience in a similar facilities, maintenance, or caretaking role.
2. Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH.
3. Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to perform basic repair and maintenance tasks.
5. A proactive, customer-focused approach with a commitment to high standards.
Interview Process:
Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
1. Right to work verification
2. Qualification certificate check
3. 2x Completed references
4. OH Health Questionnaire - Fit For Work
5. DBS check (if required for role)
6. Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C's
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