Facilities Management Assistant

Temporary Facilities Management Assistants (2 Positions)

Location: Cambridge
Contract: Temporary, until at least Christmas
Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions Available: 2

About the Role

We are looking for two practical and reliable Facilities Management (FM) Assistants to provide temporary support with clearing, cleaning, sorting and organising workshops and storage areas in Cambridge.

This is a hands-on role suited to individuals who enjoy practical work, keeping spaces organised and working as part of a team. The role will involve moderate lifting and moving of furniture, equipment and stored materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with clearing and organising workshops and storage areas.




• Lift, move and relocate furniture, equipment and stored materials.




• Sort items for retention, storage, recycling or disposal.




• Carry out general cleaning, tidying and housekeeping duties.




• Help reorganise storage areas and make better use of available space.




• Assist with moving items between locations, including off-site storage facilities.




• Support the Facilities Management team with other general duties as required.




• Follow health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical, hands-on and happy to undertake physical work.




• Comfortable with moderate lifting, moving and manual handling tasks.




• Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.




• Able to follow instructions and work safely.




• Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of tasks.

Previous experience in facilities management, maintenance, stores, removals or similar practical work would be beneficial but is not essential.

Additional Information

• Manual handling guidance and protective gloves will be provided.




• Safety boots are required and must be supplied by the successful candidates.




• A full, valid driving licence and the ability to drive a University vehicle to off-site locations independently would be an advantage.



• Pay rate: £13.57 - £14.00 (depending on experience)