Facilities Assistant

Corney & Barrow Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned wine trading company in London seeks a Facilities Management professional to ensure the smooth running of office operations. Responsibilities include managing post-room duties, basic repairs, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant certifications in Health & Safety. This is an in-person role, requiring attendance five days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience of basic electrical repairs, plumbing and decorating.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete manual handling tasks.
• Interest in the Wine Trade.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the office environment.
• Handle general housekeeping duties.
• Manage post-room duties including mail handling.
• Maintain stock of office supplies and equipment.
• Support sustainability programs within the office.

Skills

Basic electrical repairs

Plumbing

Decorating

Health & Safety experience

Strong team player

Clear communication

Good IT skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Recognised Health & Safety qualification

First Aid qualification

Fire Warden qualification

Manual Handling training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Supporting facilities management and the day-to-day operations of the business by ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office environment to a high standard.

Specific Responsibilities

• General housekeeping duties, keeping the internal and external environments presentable at all times.
• Maintenance of building and general repairs. Basic electrical, plumbing and decorating duties.
• Managing all post-room duties including incoming and outgoing post distribution, packing, mail franking and deliveries.
• Working closely with Reception to ensure clear communication, consistency, and continuity of cover.
• Ordering and monitoring stock of office supplies including stationery, janitorial, catering and electrical.
• Maintaining and keeping stocked office equipment e.g. photocopiers, printers, franking machine etc.
• Room set-up/furniture repositioning for in-house meetings and events.
• Wine glass cleaning after events, as needed.
• Organising laundry collections and weekly stock take.
• Liaising with outsourced services and contractors. Sourcing and benchmarking, as necessary.
• Supporting the business’s sustainability commitment by maintaining and improving the re-cycling programme for paper, cardboard, bottles, toner cartridges etc.
• Using the CRM system (AX) to log and organise wine being ordered from and returned to the warehouse.
• Maintaining procedure documents and essential contacts for contingency planning.
• Health & Safety, First Aid and Fire Warden duties.
• Supporting other general ad hoc duties as and when required and deputising in the absence of the Facilities Manager.

Key Qualifications

• Experience of basic electrical repairs, plumbing and decorating.
• A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Experience and an understanding of Health & Safety.
• The ability to complete manual handling tasks.
• A strong team player within the department and company-wide.
• Clear communication skills both verbal and written.
• Being flexible and pragmatic with a hands-on approach.
• The ability to work with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• Proactive attitude with a view to improving processes and procedures.
• An interest in the Wine Trade with a desire to learn more.
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification.
• Qualified and current First Aider.
• Qualified and current Fire Warden.
• Manual Handling training.

To apply, please submit your resume/CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Corney and Barrow.

Please note all applying for this role must be eligible to live and work in the UK; documented evidence of eligibility will be required if you're progressed to interview stage.

CLOSING DATE 9 December 2025 (Please note we reserve the right to close the application early or extend, depending on application response.)

THIS ROLE IS IN PERSON ONLY - 5 DAYS A WEEK IN THE OFFICE.