Facilities Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 146604 |
Summary
Facilities Assistant
Contract: Government
Location: Preston, PR5 8BX
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Management team and play a vital role in delivering a seamless service to our customers and stakeholders.
This is a varied role that supports all aspects of FM delivery - from day-to-day operations to wider service improvement projects.
Job Description
You’ll be part of a team focused on achieving clear outcomes, ensuring high-quality, efficient support that meets customer expectations.
There are strong opportunities for progression and upskilling, making this a great stepping stone for someone looking to develop their career in facilities or business support.
Key Responsibilities
Office-based role across two floors in two buildings, supporting around 200 staff
Reception team of three Facilities Assistants (FAs)
Front-of-house and reception responsibilities
Manage meeting rooms and provide general administrative support
Handle mailroom tasks and incoming/outgoing post
Liaise with contractors as part of daily operations
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Ideal background in administration or facilities, with strong general office skills
Experience in a customer-facing environment, demonstrating professionalism and responsiveness
Proactive, team-oriented individual who can contribute across a variety of tasks
Confident managing reception, admin, and facilities duties
Experience in food preparation is a plus
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Government
Location: Preston, PR5 8BX
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Management team and play a vital role in delivering a seamless service to our customers and stakeholders.
This is a varied role that supports all aspects of FM delivery - from day-to-day operations to wider service improvement projects.
Job Description
You’ll be part of a team focused on achieving clear outcomes, ensuring high-quality, efficient support that meets customer expectations.
There are strong opportunities for progression and upskilling, making this a great stepping stone for someone looking to develop their career in facilities or business support.
Key Responsibilities
Office-based role across two floors in two buildings, supporting around 200 staff
Reception team of three Facilities Assistants (FAs)
Front-of-house and reception responsibilities
Manage meeting rooms and provide general administrative support
Handle mailroom tasks and incoming/outgoing post
Liaise with contractors as part of daily operations
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Ideal background in administration or facilities, with strong general office skills
Experience in a customer-facing environment, demonstrating professionalism and responsiveness
Proactive, team-oriented individual who can contribute across a variety of tasks
Confident managing reception, admin, and facilities duties
Experience in food preparation is a plus
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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