Facilities Assistant - #2071579

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Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Facilities Assistant for a short term contract (22nd May - 2nd June) based in Belfast.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role:
In this role, you will be providing a 'front of house' service to visitors and staff and assist with administrative tasks if required.

What you'll do:

• Visitor Reception: Provide front-of-house services, including registering and
  welcoming staff and guests. Ensure excellent customer care and inform all visitors
  about Health & Safety procedures.
• Telephone Management: Answer telephones, liaise with central telephony, take
  accurate messages, and assist callers proactively. Handle query calls efficiently.
• Mail and Courier Services: Manage incoming and outgoing post, order couriers, and
  arrange taxis.
• Meeting Room Coordination: Book meeting rooms, refreshments, and
  AV/Tele/Video Conferencing facilities (Condeco). Track Condeco bookings from
  other offices and clarify visitor requirements, such as dietary needs.
• IT and AV Liaison: Coordinate with IT and AV teams as required.
• Catering and Hospitality: Provide drinks to visitors and manage catering provisions
  for meetings.
• Meeting Room Setup: Set up meeting rooms, including AV equipment if needed,
  and ensure conference rooms are tidy before and after use.
• Data Management: Input data into Arup systems as required.
• Stationery Supplies: Order and maintain stationery supplies.
• Office Maintenance Reporting: Report office maintenance and equipment issues.
• General Administrative Duties: Perform general administrative tasks, such as
  document management.
• Team Support: Assist other Workplace and Facilities Management staff as needed.
• First Aid and Fire Marshal duties

The skills you'll need:

• Good customer service skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Flexible, polite, cooperative and approachable manner
• Diligent and with attention to detail
• Can-do attitude

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Expertise with booking systems including Concur, CAFM system and Condeco would be advantageous.
• First Aid & Fire Marshal trained or desire to be.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualified or desire to be.
• Manual handling training will be provided.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.