Facilities Assistant

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £29504- £34757 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

Were looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities Assistant to support our Facilities Managers in delivering exceptional workplace services. This dynamic role is perfect for someone who enjoys working as part of a team while also taking initiative to ensure a smooth and welcoming environment for all colleagues and visitors.

As a key part of our Facilities Management (FM) team, youll be involved in a variety of tasks, including administrative support, coordinating maintenance, handling reception duties, and ensuring high standards of customer service. Youll also build strong relationships with stakeholders, help resolve any workplace concerns, oversee third-party service providers, and contribute to the smooth running of our office spaces.

You will

Follow FM procedures ensuring that optimum customer service is provided to site occupants. Deliver to set targets and timescales ensuring statutory compliance, regulation and health, safety and environmental objectives are met as per the SHE/FM standards.

Ensure that the programmed audit targets are delivered. Maintain a high-quality stakeholder experience. Deal positively with complaints/negative feedback, quickly resolving these in an effective manner.

Ensure SSE SHE standards and policies are adhered with and that safe working practices are maintained whether in relation to activities being carried out by the FM Team or external contractors.

Carry out Site Safety and Contractor Audits, monitor SEARs and chase actions for sites. Promote and implement SSEs SHE culture and policy.

You will be proactively be involved with all aspects of FM service delivery and will work alongside other FM colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of the FM managed estate. Undertake all duties in an effective manner, which ensures the FM estate is i). compliant with SSE safety standards; ii). operationally effective in order to meet the requirements of the business; and iii). maintained to the expected standard and in-line with SSE FM Policy.

You have

A working knowledge of Harmony (or a similar system).

A working and full understanding knowledge of statutory and non-statutory maintenance tasks.

Knowledge of various Microsoft packages including excel, word, power-point, outlook, Office 365, Teams etc; CAFM systems (Planon).

Excellent analytical skills that will assist with ensuring decisions are made based on all known factors.

Problem solving and identifying options to provide full, clear picture for decision making.

About SSE

SSEs purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they’re getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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