Role overview
Cellmark pioneered the introduction of DNA analysis for paternity testing in 1987 and has grown to become one of UK’s leading DNA
and forensic services provider. We have a rich history of innovation and a collective drive to be the best at what we do. Our 500
staff members are at the heart of our business, working from our headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire as well from our facilities
in Chorley, Lancashire and in Durham/Huntingdon.
We are looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our team in in carrying out day-to-day facilities activities. Duties will
include:
* basic plumbing, maintenance, moving furniture and changing light bulbs.
* completion of routine inspections and identification of faults.
* Supervision of contractors.
* providing an on-site operational and logistics focus during times of emergency.
The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
This role would suit someone with practical experience of general maintenance and repairs who is well-organised with a can-do
attitude. You will also be a team player and have good communication skills.
In addition to a competitive salary range of between £24-26K per annum you will receive the following benefits:
* 33 days annual leave per calendar year including statutory, bank & public holidays
FTE). Exact entitlement will be confirmed in your formal letter.
* Default Pension Salary Exchange option (The minimum reduction in salary in exchange for an additional employer contribution is
2.5% and this will be added to the employer contribution of 7.5%.)
* Private Medical Insurance
* 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
* Perkbox membership, providing a wide range of deals and discounts
* Access to Eyecare voucher
* Life assurance cover
* Continual professional development and clearly defined career progression path
Your working pattern will be Monday to Friday 08:00am to 16:30pm.
At Cellmark, we are about solutions not problems, demonstrating a can-do attitude, being flexible and adaptable in the face of
changing organisational or customer needs. We are tenacious and do not give up; we put our energy into making our business a
success. So if you are looking for a rewarding job and have a passion and a desire to make a difference, then Cellmark may be the
right place for you.
Due to the nature of work we undertake, all applicants must have lived in the UK continuously in the past 5 years and will be
required to obtain security clearance which we will arrange.
We reserve the right to close the position once sufficient applications have been received.
**Cellmark does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of third-party job advertisements in relation to
estimated salary.**
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