Facilities Mate
Rate of Pay: First 9 months, £11.44 per hour, rising to £12.21 from April 2025
Thereafter, £12.41
Hours: 48 hours per week
We are looking for a facilities mate to assist in the day-to-day facilities management of the Centre. Key duties will include being responsible for monitoring security systems, CCTV, access control, the building management system, the car park and wider minor maintenance tasks.
The successful candidate will have good customer service skills, knowledge of basic building services systems (e.g. fire alarms, heating, ventilation, and security systems), an awareness of security procedures and be flexible to carry out basic handy person type skills.
Experience as a control room/security person in a multi-functional building would be an advantage. As someone with a positive attitude, you will also be willing to assist with other facilities and property related tasks as required.
The Centre for Life is a 7-day week business, and the role will involve working day, night or weekend shifts as required. Flexibility is therefore essential.
Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer you a range of benefits including access to wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance programme and discounted car-parking in the centre of Newcastle.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by Friday 7 February.
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer and is accredited with the Equality Standard Gold Award. Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.
Registered Charity Number: 1059607