Facilities Assistant - Medicines Evaluation Unit

About the role

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) Ltd, an IQVIA business, is looking for a Facilities Assistant (also described as Handy Person/Caretaker) for its Manchester site. This is an office-based role supporting the research facility's day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Complete minor repairs and maintenance within your training and competence.
• Help with room setups, furniture moves and deliveries.
• Support planned maintenance by arranging contractor access and accompanying engineers when required.
• Assist with scheduled fire safety and water hygiene checks after training and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance work and outstanding issues.
• Monitor facilities supplies and report when stock needs replenishing.
• Check external areas, entrances and walkways, keeping them clear and reporting hazards.
• Support opening, closing and security procedures where required.
• Respond to facilities requests from staff and escalate urgent problems to the Facilities Manager.
• Work carefully around clinical areas and follow site hygiene, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.
• Carry out painting and decorating and assist with remodelling selected areas within your training and competence.
• Attend relevant training such as fire marshal, Legionella awareness and electrical safety testing, and carry out routine building checks.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Physically fit.
• Driving licence required.
• Good command of English, written and verbal.

Required skills

• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to attend and apply training such as fire marshal and electrical safety testing.

What we offer

• High level of autonomy and global exposure.
• Variety of therapeutic areas and a collaborative, supportive team.
• Access to cutting-edge, in-house technology.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance with a focus on well-being.