via Reed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

SIA Facilities Assistant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
London Contract GBP 35,100 – 39,000
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Facilities Assistant (SIA Licensed)

Location: City of London
Pay Rate: £18.32 per hour
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Sector: Higher Education

We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join a busy and welcoming university campus in London. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of university buildings and ensuring a safe, clean, and positive environment for students, staff, and visitors.


Your new role

  • Assisting with room set-ups and moves for lectures, events, and conferences

  • Carrying out general porterage duties, including lifting and shifting furniture and equipment

  • Supporting waste management and recycling processes across campus

  • Conducting regular building checks and reporting maintenance issues

  • Providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors

  • Assisting with campus events and operational requirements

  • Monitoring access to buildings and responding to security-related matters where required

  • Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times

  • Working within the CCTV room

What you'll need to succeed
  • A valid SIA Licence (essential)

  • Previous experience in a facilities, porter, caretaker, security, or maintenance support role

  • Good communication and customer service skills

  • Ability to undertake physical duties, including lifting and moving equipment

  • Reliable, professional, and able to work as part of a team

  • Flexible approach to work and willingness to support operational needs across campus


What you'll get in return
  • Opportunity to work within a prestigious London university

  • Friendly and supportive working environment

  • Full-time temporary opportunity with immediate start available

  • Weekly pay


What you need to do now
If you have a valid SIA Licence and are looking for a varied facilities role within a university environment, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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