Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)Birdcage Walk, LondonThe RoleWe are now looking for a Facilities Assistant join us on a permanent basis on a 12-month, fixed-term contract.As a Facilities Assistant, you will support the ongoing maintenance and day-to-day running of our beautiful building, One Birdcage Walk, and the facilities within it.This is an entry-level role and, following initial training, you will undertake a wide range of general duties, from carrying out venue and room set-ups to staffing reception and the post room, and undertaking minor maintenance and administration duties.You will assist the Facilities Officer and Facilities Team, preparing meeting rooms and undertaking the movement of furniture, deliveries, stores and equipment.Additionally, you will:- Provide a first-line response to minor maintenance issues- Promptly repair all defects to equipment, services or buildings- Ensure others' adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures- Carry out the weekly fire alarm test and act as a fire wardenAbout YouTo be considered as our Facilities Assistant, you will need:- A strong work ethic and willingness to be flexible in a varied, practical role- Good communication and customer service skills- The ability to manage your time effectively and respond to changing priorities- A practical, problem-solving approach- A willingness to learn health and safety requirements and work towards a relevant qualificationThe Benefits- Salary of circa £26,000 - £28,000 per annum- 26 days' holiday per annum plus bank holidays- Benefits, including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, birthday leave, and optional private health cover- Other benefits as detailed in our generous and competitive benefits packageThis is a great opportunity for a practical, proactive individual with great customer service skills to join the team. Within this entry-level role, you will have plenty of scope to build your skills, gain valuable experience and lay the foundations for a successful future in facilities management.So, if you want to take the next step in your career, apply today! The closing date for this role is Sunday 22 February 2026.Please note that due to this recruitment being time sensitive, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. An immediate start will be available for the right candidate.Webrecruit and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to join us as a Facilities Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.Further reading about the IMechEWith over 110,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847. We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.Our home in London is One Birdcage Walk, a historical building overlooking St James's Park and is just moments away from HM Treasury, the Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Parade. Here, our flexible venue can host events from lectures, conferences, meetings, away days, seminars and training courses to drinks receptions and fine dining events, whilst acting as the heart of the Institution.