About the role
The Facilities Assistant provides administration and operational support to ensure the smooth running of office facilities and workplace services. The role helps maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for employees and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Office Support
- Ensure office areas, meeting rooms, kitchens, and communal spaces remain tidy and fully stocked.
- Monitor and replenish office supplies, stationery, and consumables.
- Organise catering and beverages for service training, customer training and ad hoc lunches when requested.
- Ensure training areas and meeting rooms are ready for use.
- Attend the social committee monthly meetings and assist with organising employee social events to included charity and Christmas events.
- Organise travel requirements for customers.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail.
Facilities Support
- Log facilities requests and coordinate with contractors or service providers.
- Assist in monitoring maintenance activities and reporting building issues.
- Support office projects/moves, desk setups, and workstation changes.
- Carry out routine workplace inspections and report any concerns to Facilities Manager and Facilities Supervisor.
Health & Safety
- Set up health and safety on-line training for staff.
- Carry out new starter health and safety inductions.
- Support health and safety checks across the workplace.
- Assist with the first aid facility, carry out and record routine checks on first aid kits, defibrillator and replenish stock.
- Report hazards, accidents, and maintenance issues promptly.
- Assist with fire safety checks and emergency preparedness activities.
- Ensure compliance with workplace policies and procedures.
Administration
- Provide administrative support to the Facilities Manager and Facilities Supervisor with photocopying, scanning, laminating, updating noticeboards and any other administrative requirements.
- Maintain facilities records, supplier information and documentation.
- Research and purchase (via Purchasing Team) office supplies including furniture, equipment, stationery, kitchen equipment, staff beverages as approved by the Facilities Manager.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an office support, administration, or customer service role.
- Ability to learn quickly on the job, with a proactive hands-on approach.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
Facilities Assistant in Basingstoke employer: Vision RT
Vision RT is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets purpose in the MedTech industry. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, staff enjoy the benefits of being part of a rapidly expanding company that values collaboration and creativity, all while contributing to life-changing advancements in cancer treatment. Located in Basingstoke, employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages work-life balance and community engagement through initiatives like the Social Committee.