Facilities Assistant

St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) is seeking a committed and reliable Caretaker and Facilities Assistant to ensure our centre is safe, welcoming and well maintained.

About the Role

As a Caretaker and Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in the smooth running of our premises, keeping the centre clean, safe and ready for events, while supporting our team and visitors with a positive, friendly attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the premises for events
• Maintaining the security of the building, including internal and external checks
• Setting up and clearing down events, including moving furniture
• Acting as a point of contact for guests and addressing on-site issues
• Cleaning all areas after events, including toilets, floors and entrances
• Managing stock levels of cleaning and toiletry supplies
• Carrying out minor repairs and reporting larger maintenance needs
• Conducting routine health and safety checks, including fire alarms and emergency lighting
• Supporting contractors on site
• Assisting with donations, sorting, collections and deliveries
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, safeguarding and SVP procedures

About You

Essential qualities:

• Experience with cleaning products and building maintenance
• Ability to handle minor repairs
• Knowledge of health and safety and basic risk assessment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Reliable, flexible and attentive to detail
• Empathy for the values and mission of the SVP

Desirable qualities:

• Full clean driving licence
• Experience with stock management
• Knowledge of SVP's work
• Experience supporting volunteers or working in a public-facing role

Benefits

You'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to making a difference in communities across the UK. We offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects.

Equality and Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values, we celebrate and value people of all faiths or none-diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are.