Health, Safety And Facilities Assistant

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8-1pm on Friday
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience
Job Reference: 36200

Polytec are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our client based just north of Cambridge to support the Facilities and Health and Safety teams. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining buildings, equipment, and workspaces, ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment. This is a very physical role with a combination of working both indoors and outdoors and will involve both manual handling as well as occasional working at heights.

Responsibilities

- Carry out general building maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and flooring
- Respond to maintenance requests and complete routine facility inspections
- Support office moves, room setups and small refurbishment projects
- Assist with health and safety inspections, risk assessments and compliance activities
- Conduct fire safety and emergency lighting checks
- Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records
- Follow all health and safety procedures and use PPE where required

Requirements

- Previous experience in a facilities, maintenance or building services role
- Good practical knowledge of building maintenance and repairs
- Basic understanding of health and safety requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

- IOSH, COSHH Awareness, or similar Health and Safety training
- Trade qualification or vocational training
- First Aid or Fire Safety certification

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below