Facilities Assistant

Job Description

About The Role:

We are looking for a proactive and dependable Facilities Assistant to support the day-to-day operations at Abercrombie House. This hands on role is vital to ensuring the smooth movement of goods, equipment, and mail across the site, while also supporting general facilities tasks and maintaining a safe, efficient, and well organised environment.

Days of Working: This position will be based at FCDO Abercrombie House, Glasgow, working Monday to Friday. Some degree of flexibility is required as may need to start at 06:00.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle deliveries and stock movement from goods in to dispatch, following site procedures.
• Carry out porterage duties, including moving furniture, equipment, and mail across the site.
• Support room setups for meetings and events, including arranging furniture and connecting AV equipment.
• Assist with general facilities tasks such as changing clock batteries, minor office layout changes, and supporting third party contractors.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock rotation.
• Respond to requests via the Helpdesk and complete tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow all health and safety protocols, including manual handling, COSHH, and risk assessments.

Ideal Candidate

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Previous experience in a facilities, porter, or warehouse role is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence – confident in operating a Luton type vehicle.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physically active tasks.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Strong communication skills and a customer focused attitude.
• Willingness to learn and follow health and safety procedures.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.