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We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to support the Health & Safety and Facilities teams by carrying out maintenance, repairs, and safety-related tasks across our premises.
  
Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.
  
Role:
  
Reporting to the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring buildings, equipment, and workspaces are safe, functional, and compliant with health and safety standards.
  
Working Conditions:  

• Physical role involves manual handling, lifting, and working at height.
• Occasional working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Flexible working hours may be required to support operational needs.

Day to Day:
  
Facilities Maintenance:

• Carry out general building maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, painting, flooring).
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and fault reports.
• Assist with room setups, moves, and minor refurbishments.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance issues.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and storage areas are kept in good working order.  

Health & Safety Support:

• Assist with routine health and safety checks and inspections.
• Identify hazards and report issues to the Health & Safety or Facilities Manager.
• Support implementation of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ensure safety signage, barriers, and equipment are correctly installed and maintained.
• Assist with fire safety checks, emergency lighting checks, and evacuation preparations.
• Help maintain compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and policies.

General Duties:

• Work alongside the Facilities Co-Ordinator where required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed tasks, inspections, and maintenance logs.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Provide general support to the Facilities and Health & Safety team as needed.  

What you need to succeed:
  
Skills and Experience  

• Proven experience in a maintenance or facilities role.
• Good practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repairs.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to identify hazards and work safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

 Qualifications (Desirable)  

• Health & Safety training or certification (e.g., IOSH, COSHH awareness).
• Trade qualifications or relevant vocational training.
• First Aid or Fire Safety training.

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