At a Glance
- Tasks: Support workplace operations with electrical and plumbing maintenance, ensuring a safe and functional environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a vibrant London office.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and hands-on experience in facilities management.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and proactive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety and functionality while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical/plumbing tasks and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 19.19 - 19.19 £ per hour.
- Electrical / Plumbing Bias - Workplace Administrator
- Contract Dates: 14 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
- Reason for Vacancy: Annual Leave Cover
- Working Hours: 08:00am - 17:00pm 5 days a week
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Workplace Administrator with an Electrical/Plumbing bias to provide temporary cover during annual leave.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, safety and presentation of the workplace, carrying out routine maintenance checks, responding to minor facilities issues and ensuring the office environment remains safe, functional and well maintained.
The role requires someone who is practical, organised and able to work independently, while confidently prioritising competing maintenance and workplace requests.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical Maintenance & Fault Finding
- Carry out basic low-voltage electrical maintenance safely and within the limits of your competency.
- Reset trip switches and replace fuses, bulbs and other basic components where appropriate.
- Undertake minor repairs to sockets and electrical equipment.
- Carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) where suitably trained and authorised.
- Follow safe electrical isolation procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Site requirement: Confirm whether formal 18th Edition and/or NVQ electrical certification is required.
- Minor Plumbing & Fabric Repairs
- Carry out basic plumbing tasks, including unblocking drains and repairing leaking taps and valves.
- Inspect water heaters and identify/report faults.
- Complete routine water temperature checks and support Legionella control procedures in line with site requirements.
- Undertake minor fabric and general building repairs as required.
- Handyman & General Maintenance
- Use hand and power tools safely and competently.
- Carry out light carpentry and minor wall repairs.
- Hang signage, adjust desks and furniture, and undertake general workplace repairs.
- Maintain a tidy, safe and professional working environment.
- Daily Workplace Walkthroughs
- Conduct structured morning floor walks before staff arrive.
• Inspect
- Desks and workstations
- Ergonomic setups
- Printer and stationery points
- Kitchen and coffee areas
- General workplace condition
- Emergency exits and access routes
- Identify and report hazards, defects or maintenance requirements.
- Ensure issues are logged and followed through to resolution where appropriate.
- Health & Safety
- Maintain a good working knowledge of workplace Health & Safety requirements.
- Understand and apply COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures.
- Complete routine emergency lighting checks as required.
- Identify, record and report workplace hazards promptly.
- Follow all relevant site procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Mailroom & Logistics
- Support day-to-day mailroom operations.
- Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
- Assist with the movement and organisation of office supplies, equipment and furniture.
- Support general workplace logistics and ad-hoc facilities requests.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Manual Handling Certification and practical experience safely moving boxes, paper stock, equipment and office furniture.
- Previous experience in facilities, workplace services, maintenance, building services or a similar environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Comfortable switching between routine workplace checks and urgent reactive maintenance issues, such as a burst pipe or electrical fault.
- Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Personal Attributes
- Practical and hands-on.
- Reliable and highly organised.
- Proactive rather than reactive.
- Safety-conscious.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Flexible and able to respond calmly to urgent issues.
- Professional and approachable when interacting with employees, contractors and visitors.
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