Description:
At Babcock, we're working towards creating a safe and secure world. Join us as a Facilities Assistant at our Walsall site and become part of our mission. As a Facilities Assistant, you will be responsible for providing operational support to the Babcock vehicle engineering site. The role involves working within the maintenance department, ensuring that the site maintains high standards of cleanliness and operational functionality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain housekeeping standards and cleanliness across the site.
- Clean workshops and maintain tools and equipment.
- Perform routine facilities tasks, including visual inspections of fire extinguishers and fire alarm testing.
- Fix minor faults using tools such as screwdrivers and drills.
- Participate in grounds maintenance activities.
- Carry out manual work, which may include lifting, bending, using tools, and standing for extended periods of time.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Ability to use hand tools such as drills and screwdrivers.
- Previous experience as an industrial cleaner or facilities assistant is advantageous but not essential.
Qualifications:
- No fixed background or educational requirement, but relevant experience or willingness to learn is important.
- Ability to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and NVVP security clearance.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and NVVP security clearance. Eligibility for the role may be affected by nationality, place of birth, and residency.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- 10-day paid leave for reservists in the armed forces
- Holiday Trading, allowing you to buy/sell up to one working week of annual leave
- ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering work with a charity
- Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing support