Facilities Assistant

Company: Opus People Solutions Ltd
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Location: Chesterfield
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Facilities Assistant (28334) Chesterfield, England

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Salary: GBP13.21 – GBP13.21 per hour

Are you passionate about facilities management, teamwork and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Facilities Management Assistant to join our Facilities Team.

Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport and environmental management. You will find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues’ health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role: Based at Hunloke Park Primary School, S42 6PT, this role focuses mainly on cleaning and hygiene duties, alongside some light maintenance and compliance responsibilities. You will work split shifts, 06:00 to 09:00 and 15:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, 42 weeks per year, paid at £12.61 per hour. You will play a key role in ensuring the school site remains clean, safe, compliant and well maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out daily cleaning duties across the school site, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Supporting the safe and secure operation of the building
  • Undertaking light maintenance tasks such as small painting jobs, minor repairs and putting up bulletin boards and displays
  • Completing basic facilities compliance duties including fire alarm tests, water temperature checks and legionella testing
  • Setting up rooms and areas as required
  • Carrying out basic health and safety checks and reporting issues appropriately
  • Monitoring site supplies and maintaining cleaning equipment
  • Demonstrating health and safety awareness and a willingness to attend training courses, all training will be provided

Who are we looking for?

  • Someone with strong customer service and communication skills
  • Experience in a cleaning or facilities based role is desirable
  • A team player who takes pride in delivering a high standard of service
  • The ability to work independently and make informed decisions
  • Someone reliable, adaptable and able to respond to change

What You’ll Bring:

  • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Strong attention to detail to maintain high cleaning and safety standards
  • A positive attitude and commitment to supporting the smooth running of the school

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If you are ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026