Facilities Support Assistant Weekends

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1046678/163257
  • Location: Gateshead
  • Job type: Part Time - 20 hours per week
  • Salary: £13.00ph + excellent benefits
  • Closing date: 02 November 2026
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About the role

Facilities Support Assistant Weekends

Help create a safe, welcoming and exceptional student living environment

The Details:

  • £13.00 per hour + excellent benefits

  • 20hrs pw Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 18:30pm

  • Trinity Square Student Accommodation, Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1FT

  • Free parking

Why Join Us?

Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys working in a hands-on role, and thrives on helping others? We're looking for a Facilities Support Assistant to join our team at Trinity Square Student Accommodation in Gateshead.

This is a varied and rewarding weekend position where no two days are the same. You'll play a key role in ensuring our student accommodation remains clean, safe, compliant and welcoming, while also supporting our on-site café and wider operational team.

What You’ll Do:

As a Facilities Support Assistant, you'll be involved in a wide range of duties, including:

  • Carrying out scheduled water flushing and maintaining accurate compliance records
  • Supporting water hygiene procedures and reporting any issues promptly
  • Maintaining external grounds, courtyards, pathways and communal outdoor areas
  • Litter picking, waste management and ensuring the site remains presentable
  • Cleaning and maintaining communal internal areas, including corridors, stairwells, entrances and shared facilities
  • Identifying and reporting defects, hazards and maintenance issues
  • Supporting the operation of the on-site café, serving customers and maintaining hygiene standards
  • Completing food safety and temperature checks
  • Assisting during student arrivals, departures, open days and busy operational periods
  • Providing friendly support and guidance to students, visitors and contractors
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent student experience

What You Bring:

Essential

  • Experience in facilities support, caretaking, cleaning, grounds maintenance or a similar hands-on role
  • A proactive and practical approach to work
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively
  • Friendly, approachable and customer-focused attitude
  • Basic IT skills for completing records and reporting issues
  • Ability to carry out physical duties both indoors and outdoors
  • Willingness to undertake training in areas such as water hygiene, COSHH and food safety

Desirable

  • Experience of water flushing programmes and compliance record keeping
  • Student accommodation, facilities management or property experience
  • Grounds maintenance or waste management experience
  • Café, hospitality or customer service experience
  • First Aid, Food Safety, COSHH or Health & Safety qualifications

What We Offer:

Being part of Sodexo isn’t just about having a job—it’s about building a career and making a real impact. In addition to competitive pay and a fantastic work-life balance, we offer:

  • Wellbeing Support – Access to mental health and wellness platforms, plus a 24/7 virtual GP.

  • Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for legal, financial, and personal matters.

  • Exclusive Discounts – Save on retail, travel, dining, and more through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.

  • Financial Benefits – Salary Finance Platform to help with money management and savings.

  • Retirement Planning – Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

  • Career Development – Learning and training opportunities to help you grow.

  • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit while commuting.

  • Volunteering Opportunities – Give back to your community with our support.

  • Full Training & Uniform Provided – We set you up for success from day one.

Join Us Today!

And play a key role in delivering an outstanding student living experience at Trinity Square Student Accommodation, Gateshead.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles require background checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. Don’t miss out—apply now!

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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Career Stories

  • "When I started, I'd barely held a screwdriver. Now, just three months in, I've done everything from angle grinding and SDS drilling to installing cable trays and replacing light fittings. I've even got my MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) course next week!"

    Alice, Sodexo Apprentice – Facilities Management

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