Overview
Maintenance and Facilities Assistant – Halifax
We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as a Maintenance & Facilities Assistant, within our Facilities department!
At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most – whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference.
Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does. It’s what drives us every day, and it’s why our people are proud to be part of something meaningful!
Our mission is to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued! We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Whoever you are, we want you to feel confident being yourself in your team at work.
This role is based on site at our Halifax office. We believe that working together in person fosters stronger collaboration, deeper engagement, and supports your professional growth!
Step into a role where your potential is valued and your growth is supported.
What does a day-to-day look like?
- Supporting the Facilities team with the day-to-day maintenance of the building including, general repairs to the offices, such as desk moves, simple repairs to toilets, sinks, light bulbs etc.
- Carrying out regular maintenance checks recording outcomes and reporting back for further clarification.
- Monitoring the office temperatures and associated supplies, applying simple changes and monitoring to ensure colleagues are comfortable at work.
- Liaising with contractors on site ensuring access to site is easy and managed.
- Ensuring any works have a minimal impact on colleagues.
- Ensuring that H&S guidelines are adhered to in your working area and with those you are working with.
- Assisting in the planning of desk moves and set up, manual dismantle and rebuilds of desks and other furniture.
- As required Assisting in post room activities such as opening mail, preparing outgoing mail, accurately recording the numbers, taking deliveries, ensuring secure wastepaper is controlled and ready for collection.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Reliable, with drive to achieve and develop own skillset
- Proven ability in physical tasks and an interest in DIY and manual repairs
- Good time management skills
- Proven previous caretaker experience preferred
- Great communicator
- Ability to work unsupervised, with a can-do attitude
- Passionate, collaborative and focussed
- Reactive and quick to respond to issues
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay!
At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you – so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.
Why join us?
- Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
- Annual pay review – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
- Generous holidays – 25-27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
- Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
- A culture where everyone belongs – we’re committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
- Mental & financial support – through our dedicated Wellbeing group
- Career growth – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive
- Health & wellbeing – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
- Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
- Extra savings – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
- And much more!
Excited about this opportunity? So are we!
Apply today and be part of our journey.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know – we’re here to help.
Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary:
£24,100
Working hours:
36.25
