Facilities Assistant

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Facilities Operations Assistant – Birmingham (Virgin Media Contract)

Employer: ISS

Location:Birmingham

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm (Site‑Based)


ISS is looking for a proactive and multi‑skilled Facilities Operations Assistant to support the day‑to‑day running of our Virgin Media site in Birmingham. This hands‑on role is central to maintaining a safe, well‑presented and smoothly operated workplace, providing essential support across events, front‑of‑house, maintenance and compliance activities. You’ll be a visible, customer‑focused presence on site, ensuring colleagues and visitors receive an exceptional experience.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support event and room setups, AV coordination and furniture moves
  • Liaise with event organisers, vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Provide onsite support during events and conduct post‑event reinstatement
  • Deliver professional front‑of‑house assistance and act as a first point of contact
  • Maintain high presentation standards across reception and workplace areas
  • Carry out minor repairs including basic carpentry, joinery and low‑level electrical tasks
  • Conduct routine building inspections and report defects
  • Assist contractors during planned works and support general maintenance tasks
  • Escalate technical issues to qualified personnel when required
  • Support cleaning teams during peak periods or events
  • Complete risk assessments for events and maintenance activities
  • Follow safe working practices including ladder use and manual handling
  • Support emergency response procedures, fire warden duties and postal operations


What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a hands‑on, customer‑focused individual with strong communication skills and experience in facilities, hospitality or a corporate environment. You’ll be confident working independently and as part of a team, physically capable of manual handling tasks, and comfortable supporting a wide range of operational duties. An SIA licence, ladder safety, manual handling and low‑level electrical safety training are essential, with first aid and fire marshal training preferred. A friendly, proactive and professional approach is key to success in this role.


If you’re motivated, adaptable and ready to play a vital part in delivering a high‑quality workplace experience, we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Description:

Facilities Operations Assistant – Birmingham (Virgin Media Contract)

Employer: ISS

Location:Birmingham

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm (Site‑Based)

ISS is looking for a proactive and multi‑skilled Facilities Operations Assistant to support the day‑to‑day running of our Virgin Media site in Birmingham. This hands‑on role is central to maintaining a safe, well‑presented and smoothly operated workplace, providing essential support across events, front‑of‑house, maintenance and compliance activities. You’ll be a visible, customer‑focused presence on site, ensuring colleagues and visitors receive an exceptional experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support event and room setups, AV coordination and furniture moves
  • Liaise with event organisers, vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Provide onsite support during events and conduct post‑event reinstatement
  • Deliver professional front‑of‑house assistance and act as a first point of contact
  • Maintain high presentation standards across reception and workplace areas
  • Carry out minor repairs including basic carpentry, joinery and low‑level electrical tasks
  • Conduct routine building inspections and report defects
  • Assist contractors during planned works and support general maintenance tasks
  • Escalate technical issues to qualified personnel when required
  • Support cleaning teams during peak periods or events
  • Complete risk assessments for events and maintenance activities
  • Follow safe working practices including ladder use and manual handling
  • Support emergency response procedures, fire warden duties and postal operations

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a hands‑on, customer‑focused individual with strong communication skills and experience in facilities, hospitality or a corporate environment. You’ll be confident working independently and as part of a team, physically capable of manual handling tasks, and comfortable supporting a wide range of operational duties. An SIA licence, ladder safety, manual handling and low‑level electrical safety training are essential, with first aid and fire marshal training preferred. A friendly, proactive and professional approach is key to success in this role.

If you’re motivated, adaptable and ready to play a vital part in delivering a high‑quality workplace experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Posted: May 7th, 2026