Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

Department: Facilities & Housekeeping

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Woodrow High House

Reporting To: Facilities Manager

Compensation: £26,632 / year

Open to applicants looking for full time (37.5 hours per week); or part time, working morning or afternoon, with number of hours tbc by mutual agreement and business need.

Our Facilities Team works hard to ensure that every guest visiting Woodrow has a safe and memorable visit. You will be working alongside the wider team to maintain all buildings, including our Grade II listed Manor House and Leisure Centre, and the outside grounds and activity areas, to ensure the site is welcoming, tidy and safe for all. You will assist the Facilities Manager in ensuring we remain compliant with relevant Health & Safety legislation;

and will be involved in various duties that contribute to the wider success of the Centre and London Youth.

The Facilities Assistant provides logistical and maintenance support for the Woodrow estate and holds the following core responsibilities. This is not intended as an exhaustive list, and the job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of our centre, as well as the personal development needs of the post holder.

• General upkeep of the 26-acre estate grounds e.g. pruning, mowing, planting, tidying gardens.
• Keeping grounds, paths and hard surfaces safe and free of ice, snow, leaves, weeds, etc.
• Maintaining the 3G astro pitch, cycle circuit and outdoor activity areas.

• Undertake day-to-day minor repairs, e.g. patching, painting, leaky taps, hinges, caulking, etc.
• Undertake cyclical/seasonal jobs e.g. clearing gutters, drains, drain gratings, etc.
• Support with biomass boiler maintenance and receive woodchip deliveries.
• Support with basic utilities issues as they arise, e.g. heating, plumbing, electrical, etc.

• Undertake routine safety/compliance checks of all facilities including, among other things, legionella temperature audits, emergency equipment inspections and tests etc.
• Support the Facilities Manager with risk assessments and work procedures relevant to the role.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out using systems in place for auditing.

• Basic joinery, carpentry and build projects done in house, under direction of the FM.
• Supervise outside contractors to ensure all jobs are carried out to agreed standards.
• Supervise corporate volunteer groups who support us with gardening or build projects.
• Support with setup and occasional on-the-day attendance at various events.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by London Youth's management that ensure the ongoing success of the charity and delivery of excellent customer experiences.

We do not expect candidates to have expertise in all areas, but at a minimum experience of minor buildings repairs and maintenance and groundskeeping work is essential to this role. Training will be provided to address some gaps where necessary and relevant.

• Experience with grounds maintenance including tree and lawn care, gardening, etc.
• Experience of maintenance in heating, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Demonstrable good practical DIY skills, including decorating, joinery, carpentry, repairs, etc.
• Experience using power and maintenance tools, including small tractor with mower, jigsaws, strimmers, etc.
• Demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety regulations relevant to this type of role; the importance of compliance, evidencing and contributing to this.
• Hold a good level of fitness and able to work outside in variable weather conditions.
• Experience of conducting regular compliance checks, recording and reporting on them.
• Able to use digital systems for record keeping, including Microsoft Office and various apps.
• A current driving license (tractor experience is also desirable).

In the use of a chainsaw, power tools, tractor driving, pool plant are desirable.

• Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys getting things done.
• Customer centric mindset and a firm commitment to…