Facilities Assistant

We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join a busy publishing house on a short-term contract supporting an office renovation project. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, is able to work entirely on site (no hybrid option), and is happy to get involved wherever it is needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Move furniture, boxes and office equipment around the building
• Support day-to-day facilities activities during an office refurbishment
• Carry out basic DIY and maintenance tasks, including painting touch-ups and minor repairs
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Assist with office set-up, organisation and keeping workspaces safe and tidy
• Provide general practical support to the Facilities team as required

About You

• Comfortable with regular manual handling and physical tasks
• Practical and hands-on with basic maintenance or DIY experience
• Confident using basic tools and equipment, including power tools
• Reliable, proactive and willing to help wherever needed
• Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities
• Previous facilities, maintenance, porter, caretaker or building support experience would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Immediate start
• Six-week temporary assignment
• Opportunity to work within a well-known publishing environment
• Varied and active role with no two days the same

If you're someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in getting things done, and can hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you so please send us your CV!

To apply, please send your CV to CGR.
Covent Garden Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to extremely high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.