Health, Safety And Facilities Assistant

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8-1pm on Friday Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience Job Reference: 36200 Polytec are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our client based just north of Cambridge to support the Facilities and Health and Safety teams. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining buildings, equipment, and workspaces, ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment. This is a very physical role with a combination of working both indoors and outdoors and will involve both manual handling as well as occasional working at heights. Responsibilities - Carry out general building maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting and flooring - Respond to maintenance requests and complete routine facility inspections - Support office moves, room setups and small refurbishment projects - Assist with health and safety inspections, risk assessments and compliance activities - Conduct fire safety and emergency lighting checks - Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records - Follow all health and safety procedures and use PPE where required Requirements - Previous experience in a facilities, maintenance or building services role - Good practical knowledge of building maintenance and repairs - Basic understanding of health and safety requirements - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable - IOSH, COSHH Awareness, or similar Health and Safety training - Trade qualification or vocational training - First Aid or Fire Safety certification Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below