Total 8 Junior Executive level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Cambridge, CB1 1ER

Facilities Assistant

Type: Full Time | Permanent Post
Salary: £25,802

An exciting opportunity has arisen to advance your career in the leisure industry by joining My Clients fantastic central Cambridge team. We are seeking dedicated individuals who hold a current National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and possess customer service experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within the leisure centre gym and cover the front desk.
• Assist in the pool area and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Gain experience in the operation of various sports facilities, including the sports hall and swimming pool.

Training and Development:
Successful applicants will benefit from a comprehensive 2-year training program, which includes support in obtaining industry-recognised qualifications such as:

• Level 1 & 2 Swimming Teaching Qualifications
• Fitness Instructor Qualifications
• First Aid Qualifications

Working Hours:
This role is based on a 37.5-hour workweek, with annualised hours that include evenings and weekends on an alternating roster. Some flexibility in scheduling is required. Part-time applications are also welcome; please indicate your availability when applying.

Our client is an inclusive and inspiring educational environment located in central Cambridge. They pride themselves on shared values that foster a strong, caring, and cohesive community. As part of their dedicated team of teaching and business professionals, you will contribute to delivering excellent education and support. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Prior to appointment, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be conducted in accordance with statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required, and a six-month probationary period will apply.

My Client celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive culture that values every voice within their community.
If you are passionate about sports and leisure, we encourage you to apply!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The RoleYou will be an integral member of the facilities team and take responsibility for a variety of tasks to ensure a comprehensive and high-quality facilities service.
Given the challenges of this role, it is likely that your background and experience will show:

• Previous experience within a similar position
• Strong organisational skills
• IT literacy and willingness to learn new skills
• Previous experience working in a professional services environment

The role additionally requires someone who:

• Possesses strong communication skills across a varied range of stakeholders
• Has a strong attention to detail

Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all internal and external post is dealt with efficiently and effectively
• Set up meeting rooms/seminars and equipment as per requirements in a timely manner
• Assist staff and partners with all their facilities-related queries
• Ensure the scanning of documents, plans, text/pictures is to the highest standard
• Adhere in all respects with the firm's values of openness and integrity, working together, respect for each other, and strong client relationships
• Comply with the firm's procedures for the safe-keeping of documents
• Act in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with clients (both internal and external) and always project a positive image of the firm
• Ensure relevant firm database/records are accurate and up to date on a regular basis
• Ensure your availability at all times during contracted hours
• Work effectively with the firm's support services and treat all your work colleagues with respect
• Meet deadlines or liaise with the appropriate person if a deadline is causing difficulty and provide an updated time estimate
• Be courteous and professional to others
• Obtain the necessary information to deal with enquiries, requests, instructions, etc.
• Be proficient with the features of the software packages used in your area of work
• Ask for constructive feedback about your performance, consider issues identified, and take steps to improve your performance
• Identify the training and development you need to do your job more effectively and to further develop you personally, and raise these during your annual performance review or at other times upon request

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position. The advert will close at midnight on 20 October 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 4 November 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

You’ll enhance comfort and convenience. We’ll enhance your future.

Get paid to put a smile of someone's face as a Facilities Assistant in Cambridge CB2 8DU. Be the friendly face of our vibrant corporate site, offering a helping hand to ensure seamless operations. A role where you’ll love what you do. Join a team that values you for being you.

What you’ll do:

• Shape that all-important first impression, greeting and welcoming guests with warmth and professionalism

• Enhance the experience of our colleagues and clients, providing support with meeting room set up, connectivity and hospitality

• Assist in maintaining a tidy and inviting reception, mail room, and lobby area

• Keep our teams safe by having a close eye on Health & Safety practices, reporting issues as required

• Be the sites 'go-to' for providing information and assistance

What you bring: 

• Previous experience in a similar role is a plus, but excellent interpersonal and communication skills are the key

• A positive, energetic and proactive attitude with a passion for customer service

• Proficient in office software (e.g., Microsoft office, excel, power-point, outlook)

• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

What we offer: 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo! 

For careers that mean business.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Package Description

Facilities Assistant

• Monday - Friday
• Working hours between 7.00 AM - 7.00 PM
• 30 hours per week
• £12 per hour + Sodexo benefits
• Bookable car park on site
• Discounted meals at the canteen,
• Discounted travel cards

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Building Maintenance Facilities Assistant required to support the Facilities Manager in the procurement and delivery of all the services, contracts and projects required.

Skills

Facilities management and day to day delivery of hard and soft service including electrical, plumbing, heating, HVAC, reception and air conditioning services.

Permit experience.

Computer Literate, good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office.

Responsibilities

Day to day point of contact for specialist service providers, contractors and access enquiries.

Raising quotes from contractors or suppliers and contractor callouts.

Review and action facilities work orders by obtaining quotes, raising orders, and delivering solutions to site.

Site inductions for new contractors, service providers etc.

Reception cover one lunchtime per week, holiday cover for all days

Assisting in meeting room and site set up.

We are looking to recruit a Fast Responder with a friendly and positive “can do” attitude, to join our team of Maintenance Assistants.

You will be performing work of a routine nature which involves varied tasks including, but not limited to, replacing lamps, tubes and electrical ballasts, repairs of a minor nature to hospital phone systems, cleaning of ventilation grills, assisting with water flushing tasks, changing of shower heads and hoses and Air Handling Unit filter changes.

You will have responsibility for minor repairs and routine planned maintenance activities on Mechanical, Electrical and Building fabrics as directed by management. You will also take instructions from the radio controller to attend and repair minor reactive jobs of a mechanical, electrical and building nature.

A willingness to support out of hours and emergencies when required.

Performs work of a routine nature.

Responsible for minor repairs and routine planned maintenance activities on Mechanical, Electrical and Building fabrics as directed by management.

Ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Working for us

Thank you for considering a role atCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals.

About Us

The Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country and is a leading clinical and academic centre with a national and international reputation for excellence. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. It is their teamwork, energy, commitment and imagination that make us one of the best hospitals in the UK.

Our Values

The Trust’s philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do and we expect staff to uphold our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentat all times. The Trust’s Values and Behaviour Standard is attached to this job description; it provides more information about the type of behaviour we expect and love to see, and those we do not want to see. In considering whether to apply for the post you should consider whether you understand and feel able to live our Values.

Supporting you to be the best you can be

The Trust is committed to bringing the best out of its employees. We want everyone who works here to enjoy job satisfaction and feel proud to be an employee of the Trust. Each pay band has a set of Performance Standards which explains the level of competency and standard of delivery required to perform the role, you can download the performance standard for this post with the application pack. The Trust is committed to providing on-going feedback, development and an annual appraisal discussion.

Your Health and Well-Being

As a world leading healthcare organisation, CUH is a champion of good health and is committed to providing a smoke free campus to protect its staff, patients and visitors. Smoking is not permitted on the CUH campus and all employees must comply with the requirements of the CUH No Smoking Policy and support the processes and practices in place in relation to patients and visitors.

Your health and well-being are important to us. If you have a disability or long term health condition and have questions or concerns about the role, or indeed any aspect of working at CUH, and how this may impact on your health, please contact Recruitment Services to discuss how we can best support you throughout the recruitment journey and as a member of the CUH family.

We offer an extensive staff benefits package, including childcare, flexible-working schemes and the NHS pension scheme along with a range of facilities that includes on-site sport and leisure facilities. Do visit our website for more information about working at CUH and living in Cambridge.

Please read this job description thoroughly before submitting your application. As well as meeting the essential requirements of the person specification, be sure that you can demonstrate commitment to our Values, teamwork, reliable attendance, dedication and the ability to show compassion, care and respect to our patients, visitors and colleagues.

We recommend that you download the ‘Information for Applicants - Completing your application’ document which provides further details about how to complete each section of your application form and further information about the application process.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close at midnight on 28 April 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 8 May 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

• To provide a professional and courteous administrative and
secretarial support to the management team within the
Facilities Services team.
• Play a key role in the coordination and administration of the
in- house services within the department.
• Deputise for Office Manager, covering planned absence or
when required to ensure service resilience and performance
delivery is maintained.
• Manage the Trust courtesy buses, staff and processes.
Act on own initiative to resolve problems and take
appropriate action.
• Good organisational skills are essential
to manage own workload whilst prioritising office duties
within an extremely busy environment.
• Use a wide range of effective communication skills modifying
and adapting to a range of situations – including the use of
persuasion and tact.


• Providing support to the management of the Trusts courtesy buses, looking at routes, timetables and resources to ensure the smooth operation of this vital service for patients.


• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and inputting orders and invoices onto the Trust’s financial data base, (Oracle) ensuring accuracy, tracking & filing of invoices, creating purchase orders and recharge invoices , following up on any queries ,maintaining accurate records for the contracted services.


• Responsible for the provision of specialist contract administration to support the specialist areas. This may take the form of updating and working with the Procurement Department on contract wording; manage the logistical process of tendering services.


• Supporting the compliance standards within the department through undertaking necessary site inspections, reviewing compliance data and associated subject matter, in turn creating and updating necessary documentation for escalation.


• Display efficient, approachable and professional manners at all times, and have the ability to communicate effectively with staff of all disciplines and grades, contractors, suppliers, patients, visitors and colleagues with courtesy and diplomacy.
• Responsible for working effectively and efficiently proactively identifying better ways of working, sharing ideas with others to improve service delivery and transformation.









Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 4th of January.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jan 2024

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on the 4th of January. Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.