Facilities Support Assistant Weekends

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Help create a safe, welcoming and exceptional student living environment

£13.00 per hour + excellent benefits

Trinity Square Student Accommodation, Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1FT

Free parking

Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys working in a hands‑on role, and thrives on helping others? We're looking for a Facilities Support Assistant to join our team at Trinity Square Student Accommodation in Gateshead.

This is a varied and rewarding weekend position where no two days are the same. You'll play a key role in ensuring our student accommodation remains clean, safe, compliant and welcoming, while also supporting our on‑site café and wider operational team.

As a Facilities Support Assistant, you'll be involved in a wide range of duties, including:

• Carrying out scheduled water flushing and maintaining accurate compliance records
• Supporting water hygiene procedures and reporting any issues promptly
• Maintaining external grounds, courtyards, pathways and communal outdoor areas
• Litter picking, waste management and ensuring the site remains presentable
• Cleaning and maintaining communal internal areas, including corridors, stairwells, entrances and shared facilities
• Identifying and reporting defects, hazards and maintenance issues
• Supporting the operation of the on-site café, serving customers and maintaining hygiene standards
• Completing food safety and temperature checks
• Assisting during student arrivals, departures, open days and busy operational periods
• Providing friendly support and guidance to students, visitors and contractors
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent student experience

• Experience in facilities support, caretaking, cleaning, grounds maintenance or a similar hands‑on role
• A proactive and practical approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively
• Friendly, approachable and customer‑focused attitude
• Basic IT skills for completing records and reporting issues
• Ability to carry out physical duties both indoors and outdoors
• Willingness to undertake training in areas such as water hygiene, COSHH and food safety
• Experience of water flushing programmes and compliance record keeping
• Student accommodation, facilities management or property experience
• Grounds maintenance or waste management experience
• Café, hospitality or customer service experience
• First Aid, Food Safety, COSHH or Health & Safety qualifications

Being part of Sodexo isn’t just about having a job—it’s about building a career and making a real impact. In addition to competitive pay and a fantastic work-life balance, we offer:

Wellbeing Support – Access to mental health and wellness platforms, plus a 24/7 virtual GP.

Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for legal, financial, and personal matters.

Exclusive Discounts – Save on retail, travel, dining, and more through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.

Financial Benefits – Salary Finance Platform to help with money management and savings.

Retirement Planning – Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

Career Development – Learning and training opportunities to help you grow.

Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit while commuting.

Volunteering Opportunities – Give back to your community with our support.

Full Training & Uniform Provided – We set you up for success from day one.

And play a key role in delivering an outstanding student living experience at Trinity Square Student Accommodation, Gateshead
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Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles require background checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening.