A unique role, this Facilities Assistant mixes facilities management with purchasing, so you’ll enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same!

This renowned manufacturer has been established for several years and is built on superb foundations. Paving the way through the development of market-leading products, the company has won many awards for its products, culture, and work environment, so you know you’ll be in good hands and supported every step of the way.

What’s in it for you?

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
• Salary: Competitive salary to be discussed at application stage
• A discretionary performance profit-related bonus, around 8% of salary
• Up to 29 days of annual leave
• 5-7.5% pension contribution
• Private medical cover and Denplan
• Life Cover
• Income Protection Cover
• Free use of holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow and St Ives with subsidised petrol/flight costs.
• An extensive EAP suite to support health and wellbeing

Facilities Assistant Responsibilities:

• Support the management of facilities and take ownership of indirect contracts to ensure compliance and regulatory guidelines are met
• Take ownership of the company's fleet, which includes sourcing and selling vehicles and coordinating all vehicle activities
• Update fleet systems with all relevant information for drivers
• Oversee indirect spending to ensure all spending adheres to agreed budgets and support the Purchasing Manager with direct spend
• Deliver savings by identifying areas of high expenditure then negotiate terms and agreements to obtain the best prices
• Research and source new products and services that will enhance the company's offering
• Ensure new materials adhere to quality and technical specifications
• Identify improvements across the department and work with the Purchasing Manager to implement new contracts and products
• Handle all administration relating to fleet and purchasing

Facilities Assistant Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience gained within facilities and purchasing, combined with experience in managing contracts
• Experience of managing fleet and confident handling all purchases relating to fleet, such as tyres and repairs
• Excellent administration skills with the ability to raise purchase orders and invoices
• Sound knowledge of insurance policies and procedures
• Superb organisation and time management skills, able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Clear communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally and negotiate
• Knowledge of SAP, Proactis, SharePoint and Microsoft Office packages would be beneficial

If you require any further information, please contact the office or head to the Midas Recruitment website,