Facilities Assistant

Job Title: Facilities Assistant

Industry: Analytical Chemistry

Location: Teddington, TW11 8NY

Salary: 24,000 to 25,000 per annum depending on experience + Discretionary bonus scheme + Benefits (Listed below)

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Start date: ASAP

Butterworth Laboratories is a busy contract analytical chemistry laboratory working primarily for the pharmaceutical industry. The company is independent and prides itself in providing a high quality, reliable analytical service to its clients.

The role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you will work within the Facilities and Environmental team to ensure the company has the most suitable working environment for its employees. The role is very hands-on, and you will be required to use your skills and experience to support the Company in providing its high-quality, service-oriented services to the Pharmaceutical industry.

Please note: This role is based at our site in Teddington; candidates must be able to commute to Teddington daily and for out of hours and weekend maintenance projects as and when necessary.

Job Responsibilities of the Facilities Assistant:

As Facilities Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Laboratory glassware washing, supporting the glassware washing team members during times of high work demand and providing absence cover.
• Support with cleaning of Laboratory areas not undertaken by contract cleaners.
• Stock control and replenishing welfare consumables for laboratory and administrative areas.
• Day to day site maintenance including tidying, cleaning and disposal of waste/contaminated waste and carrying out small painting works.
• Maintenance of Utilities and Services, including drainage and plumbing.
• Car park monitoring and clearance of debris.
• Once training is provided, support with the carrying out of electrical safety testing and looking after the expired chemical storage and stock list for disposal.

Experience / Knowledge/ Qualifications

Required:

• Proven experience working in a similar capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Knowledge and ability to undertake basic building maintenance work.

Advantageous:

• Experience working in a laboratory environment, with knowledge of lab equipment.
• Any additional qualifications pertinent to the job role.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities and skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload, ensuring tasks are completed within set deadlines.
• Display a professional attitude at all times.
• Patient and able to work under pressure, requesting support where needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a can-do attitude and willing to work outside basic remit of job role.
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Friendly and helpful manner.
• Good computer literacy.

Benefits

• Training provided as necessary
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Group Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work full time in the UK.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Facilities Officer, Facilities Coordinator, Premises & Facilities Officer, Estates Officer, Estates Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Officer, Maintenance Coordinator may also be considered for this role.