Facilities Assistant
JOB_53482434731966Job type
PermanentLocation
Central London/West LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Facilities ManagementIndustry
Advertising, Media and PRPay
28-29KClosing date
17 Oct 2025
Shipping and Facilities Assistant
Your new company
Your new role
This role is a Facilities and Shipping Assistant and requires someone with a UK Driving Licence. The job duties include the following:- Packaging and preparing books, prints, artworks, and other items for shipment
- Creating shipping labels and supporting paperwork for UK and international deliveries
- Logging goods inwards and outwards, maintaining accurate records, and updating staff
- Optimising cost-effective shipping solutions while ensuring timely deliveries
- Liaising with couriers and postal service providers
- Porterage and internal circulation of items
- Local vehicle delivery of goods between our three sites, trade fairs, and clients
- Applying protective coverings and ensuring basic care of incoming/existing stock
- Basic repairs, maintenance, tidying, and dusting, plus ad-hoc/emergency cleaning
- Assisting with packing/unpacking book fair boots and book fair preparation.
- Supporting the preparation, hosting, and clearing up of events
- Other general duties as required
- Flexibility to support seasonal peaks, staff shortages, or extended opening hours
What you'll need to succeed
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong numeracy
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Professionalism and confidence in dealing with a diverse range of clients and colleagues
- Effective team player with a collaborative approach
- Full UK driving licence and over 25 years old (stated by our client for insurance purposes), with confidence driving a small van (<3500kg)
What you'll get in return
21 days' annual leave plus bank holiday, holiday purchase scheme, staff parties, employee assistance programme, 7% employer pension contribution (subject to the employee making their contribution of 3%), season loan ticket, Cyclescheme, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced paternity leave and pay, virtual GP access, seasonal flu jab voucher.
What you need to do now
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.
Talk to Daniel Woodcock, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in London-City, 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, Telephone 0207 259 8721