Following the exciting commencement of our plans to build a world class Customer Discovery Centre and Safety Training facility at our National Distribution Centre in Hull, we’re now recruiting for a Facilities Coordinator to proactively maintain and coordinate these brand-new facilities.
The creation of these new facilities is a huge landmark in Arco’s 140-year history. As our new Facilities Coordinator, it will be your role to proactively manage and organise the facilities, creating a pleasant and safe environment for all colleagues and visitors to the Centre whilst delivering an exceptional visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and coordinating the Customer Discovery Centre and other NDC facilities
- Collaborating with the facilities team and other departments to ensure the facilities are compliant with health and safety standards
- Facilitating regular H&S assessments, ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept
- Coordinating building access and security measures
- Coordinating first aid and fire safety training, whilst maintaining first aid kits, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment
- Preparing the facilities for any site visits or meetings including preparing and checking technology works in the reception area and meeting rooms prior to and after visits and meetings take place
- Acting as the first point of contact, and greeting all visitors to the NDC in a friendly, positive and upbeat manner, delivering an exceptional first experience
- Organising, managing and prebooking all site visits via the digital visitor management system advising availability of rooms when required
- Proactively liaising with internal teams such as IT and other departments to resolve any issues with the facilities
- Liaising with the category team to ensure the facility has the correct product and volume of products available for visits
- Monitoring and managing inventory levels of stationary and other supplies at the facility
On top of working for the UK’s leading health and safety expert, you’ll also receive:
- A competitive starting salary plus up to 10% annual bonus
- 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, plus the option to purchase up to 5 more days
- 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days every year
- An excellent pension and Life Assurance scheme
- A huge range of high street retailer discounts to help with cost of living via MyArco Perks
- Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to our Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development
- Long-term service awards – we’re proud to have employees who have worked for us for 40 years
The ideal Facilities Coordinator will be/have:
- Previous facilities coordination or management experience essential
- Health & Safety certification (IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent) is desirable
- Fire Safety and First Aid certificates desirable, if not then willingness to obtain these
- Highly personable, with excellent communication and customer service skills
- Excellent organisation skills with strong ability to multitask and manage own time and workload
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software as well as diary management and telephone systems
- High attention to detail with ability to handle a variety of administrative tasks
- Ability to work proactively and quickly solve problems
- Strong understanding of handling sensitive data