Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Pontefract

Pay rate: Around £12.71 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Temporary until August

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands on Facilities Assistant to join a busy site in Pontefract. This is a key role in ensuring the site remains safe, secure, and well maintained for staff and visitors.

About the role

Working Hours:
37 hours per week
Monday - Friday: Between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Around £12.71 per hour
Weekly pay

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the site
• General maintenance and basic repairs
• Carrying out health & safety checks across the premises
• Setting up rooms for meetings and events
• Monitoring site security and responding to issues or emergencies
• Liaising with contractors where required
• Ensuring outdoor areas and buildings are kept safe and presentable

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous facilities, maintenance, or site support experience (similar environment desirable)
• Be practical, proactive, and reliable
• Have a good understanding of health & safety procedures
• Be flexible and comfortable working early or split shifts

Compliance

• Enhanced DBS (essential)