Company: Argyle Satellite Limited
Position: Facilities Officer
Reporting to: Dpt. Regional General Manager
Location: Birkenhead (Wirral), with travel to other sites across the Northwest.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (typically Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00)
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum, subject to experience and qualifications.
Argyle Satellite are looking for a proactive and dedicated Facilities Officer to support our Northwest operations teams in Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and Wirral.
In this role you will play a key part in maintain our facilities, ensuring compliance with heath and safety, supporting procurement activities and acting as a first point of contact for building-related issues across multiple sites. You will also assist with staff training, reporting and maintaining our infrastructure. This is a hands-on role that will suit someone who enjoys varied challenges and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance and day-to-day operation of company premises, facilities and infrastructure to ensure a safe, clean and efficient working environment.
• Coordinate building services such as cleaning, security, catering and parking, and oversee repairs, refurbishments and contractor activity across all sites.
• Assist in meeting company and regulatory health and safety obligations, including conducting audits, site inspections and incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date health and safety documentation and support the planning and delivery of staff training on safe working practices.
• Carry out routine safety checks including fire alarm testing, and help enforce site safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Undertake minor maintenance and repair tasks and manage stock levels for tools, equipment and operational supplies.
• Assist with purchasing and procurement tasks, including liaising with suppliers, sourcing quotes and managing stock levels of business-critical supplies.
• Provide basic support for company-issued devices and assist with meeting logistics, reports and general administrative duties as needed.
• Handle telephone and email correspondence professionally, responding to enquiries or escalating issues to relevant departments as required.

About you:

~ Essential

• Hold a valid driving license, have access to a vehicle and be willing to travel throughout the Northwest – e.g. Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and Wirral.
• Relevant experience in a similar role, such as: Administrative Assistant, Health and Safety Advisor, Facilities Coordinator, Maintenance Operative or equivalent.
• General knowledge and experience in health and safety.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual tasks (with PPE provided) in a variety of environments, including basic repairs and other works.
• IT literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and a familiarity with Android and iOS phones.
• Organised, self-motivated and capable of working independently.

~ Desirable

• Relevant skills (ideally active or previously qualified) to undertake electrical, plumbing, carpentry or painting and decorating.
• Experience completing fire alarm tests, fire evacuation drills, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and DSEAR assessments; working as a train-the-trainer, internal auditor, incident fact finder or equivalent; or working to ISO standards.
• Educated to IOSH Level 3, NVQ Level 3 Health & Safety, NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.

Argyle Satellite is part of the CityFleet Networks group – over 60-years’ experience connecting businesses and individuals with cost-effective ground transportation solutions. Operating an expanding mixed fleet of 1,800 private hire and taxi vehicles and 80+ office-based staff across the Northwest. We offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. Argyle Satellite is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Argyle Satellite reserve the right to close this advert early.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Can you handle a physically demanding role, which involves lifting (PPE and equipment provided)?
• Do you own a car or have access and permission to use a car for work?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Support the maintenance and day-to-day operation of company premises, facilities and infrastructure to ensure a safe, clean and efficient working environment.
• Coordinate building services such as cleaning, security, catering and parking, and oversee repairs, refurbishments and contractor activity across all sites.
• Assist in meeting company and regulatory health and safety obligations, including conducting audits, site inspections and incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date health and safety documentation and support the planning and delivery of staff training on safe working practices.
• Carry out routine safety checks including fire alarm testing, and help enforce site safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Undertake minor maintenance and repair tasks and manage stock levels for tools, equipment and operational supplies.
• Assist with purchasing and procurement tasks, including liaising with suppliers, sourcing quotes and managing stock levels of business-critical supplies.
• Provide basic support for company-issued devices and assist with meeting logistics, reports and general administrative duties as needed.
• Handle telephone and email correspondence professionally, responding to enquiries or escalating issues to relevant departments as required