At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate daily operations to keep our facilities safe and welcoming.
- Company: Join a family-owned business with a global impact in inspection and consultancy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a dynamic environment while supporting your team’s success.
- Qualifications: Administrative experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
In this essential role, you will play a central part in coordinating the daily operations across our North-West facilities-ensuring our workplaces remain safe, welcoming, and smooth-running.
From liaising with contractors and overseeing office procurement to managing service requests and providing welcoming front-of-house support, your work will directly enable our teams to succeed,
- Contractor & Compliance Management: Organising support contractors, issuing permits to work, tracking safety documentation, and updating maintenance records.
- Procurement & Financial Admin: Ordering stationarity, PPE, tools, and office supplies, while managing site key, locker, and credit card records.
- Site & Operational
Support: Managing facilities inbox enquiries, assisting with meeting refreshments, issuing employee welfare vouchers, and acting as a trained First Aider/Fire Warden.
- Front of House: Providing occasional cover for the Reception desk to welcome visitors and handle incoming queries.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build warm, professional working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with a proven ability to balance multiple priorities smoothly.
- Clear problem-solving approach with a positive, supportive attitude. Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Google software suites.
- Flexibility to travel occasionally to local North-West sites within the Knowsley/Merseyside area as needed., Collaborative team-player approach, working together with colleagues to deliver a seamless service.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision using your own initiative.
- Focus on safety, accuracy, and clear record-keeping.
- Required Work Experience
- Proven administrative experience, ideally within a facilities or building management setting.
- Previous experience coordinating with external contractors or service providers.
- Front-of-house or reception experience (desirable).
- Experience using ticketing or computerised maintenance management systems (desirable)., GCSEs in English and Mathematics (grades A-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
- Workplace Health & Safety certifications (e. g., IOSH or NEBOSH) are desirable.
- Alfred Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations.
A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
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Facilities Services Administrator in Knowsley employer: AHK Group Ltd
AHK Group Ltd is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture in Liverpool, where teamwork and collaboration are at the forefront. With opportunities for professional growth and development, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying competitive benefits and a vibrant workplace atmosphere. Joining AHK Group means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and making a meaningful impact.
