At a Glance
- Tasks: Support facilities management and create a safe, professional environment for all.
- Company: Join a thriving team at Center Parcs in a beautiful forest setting.
- Benefits: Enjoy free leisure access, discounts, bonuses, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a friendly team and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in facilities management while working in a fun, supportive team.
- Qualifications: PC literate with strong organisation and communication skills; driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 26700 - 26700 £ per year.
We're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment. As a Facilities Assistant, you'll support the Facilities Supervisor in delivering an effective facilities service across Forest House. This varied role offers the opportunity to develop skills in facilities management, maintenance coordination, reception, security and health & safety, helping to create a safe, secure and professional environment for employees and visitors.
What you'll be doing:
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and coordinate repairs with contractors
- Assist with fire alarm testing, health & safety audits and compliance activities
- Manage pool car bookings and support fleet administration
- Welcome visitors and conduct health & safety walkarounds for new starters
- Coordinate courier collections and parcel management
- Assist with office moves and workspace changes
- Build positive relationships across the business to support facilities requirements
- Help maintain a safe, high-quality working environment for colleagues and visitors
What's in it for you:
- Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
- Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
- Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
- A supportive, friendly team
- Career development and in-role training
Your working hours:
You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your working hours and days will change, but they will usually be spread over 5 days per week. You will also be part of a 3-weekly rota with other colleagues within the Facilities team with the earliest shift start time being 7am and the latest shift end time being 7pm. More details on the working hours will be explained during the interview process. Please note, this role is office based.
About you:
Essential requirements:
- PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Basic Excel skills
- Excellent organisation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
- Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
- Adaptable working approach and ability to multi-task
- A current full UK driving licence
Desirable requirements:
- English and Maths GCSE Grade C and above, or equivalent
- Previous experience within an Assistant/Administrative role in an office environment
Our values:
Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.
Sound like your kind of job? Apply online today - interviews will be held week commencing 17th August 2026. Closing date: 10th August 2026.
Facilities Assistant in Newark employer: CenterParcs
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