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Building Assistant - Facilities

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Job Introduction

Contract Type:           Full time – Fixed term (12 months) 

Hours of work:          36 hours per week 

Salary:                        Starting from £24,925 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

Location:                     Telford, Shropshire 

Closing date:             Wednesday 27th August 2025   

Interview date:          Thursday 4th September 2025  

 

Overview:  

If you’re a team player who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, then we may have the perfect role for you. 

We have an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of the company? If so, we’d love to see your application! 

 

About the role:  

We’re looking for a positive, professional, and enthusiastic individual to join our Group HQ Facilities Team. In this vital role, you’ll help deliver comprehensive support services that ensure the smooth running and maintenance of the Old Park Offices, hybrid working hubs, and other commercial premises. 

While basic trade or DIY knowledge and experience in a similar role would be an advantage, what’s most important is a willingness to learn, develop, and take on new challenges with a proactive attitude. 

 

About you:  

The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative, whilst working well as part of a team. You will also need to be flexible and able to work under pressure. 

This role also requires the successful candidate to hold a current full-driving licence.

The ideal candidate would hold a minimum of three GCSE’s or equivalent in Maths and English (Grade A to C). The successful candidate should also be computer literate and have a Health and Safety awareness. 


Given the environment you will be working in, you must be able to demonstrate a positive, friendly and understanding attitude towards our customers and colleagues in order to achieve consistency with the high levels of performance, efficiency and quality that is expected of our employees. 

 

Benefits and Rewards: 

 

  • Competitive salary package (based on contract type) 
  • All PPE and branded workwear provided 
  • Generous pension scheme options 
  • Discount schemes for high street retailers, supermarkets, gyms, holidays, and hospitality 
  • 30% staff discount at Wrekin Reviive furniture stores 
  • On-site café and free parking 
  • Volunteering days 
  • Life Assurance (2x annual salary) 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme 
  • Long Service Awards 

 

About us:  

We’re one of the largest housing and care providers in the West Midlands, with over 33,000 homes. Our mission is to create places that people are proud to call home.  

We are guided by three core behaviours:  

 

  • Own it – Take responsibility and make it happen 
  • Improve it – Always look for ways to move forward 
  • Live it – Show understanding and compassion in everything we do 

We’re building something special — and we want passionate and talented individuals to help shape our future.  

   

Diversity and Inclusion 

At The Wrekin Housing Group, we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We value the unique contributions of every employee and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive.  

Our employee networks include:  

 

  • LGBTQ+ Network 
  • Disability Positive 
  • Heritage & Culture 
  • Allies Network 

 

The Recruitment Process:  

 In partnership with our trusted external providers we are committed to undertaking care and safeguarding checks with all colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for.   

We also ask for two references for everyone who is offered a position, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. All roles will also be offered subject to satisfactory right to live and work in the UK checks; if you need any further information on these checks please visit www.gov.uk   

 

How to Apply:  

If you would like to join our team, please apply via the apply now button above as we would love to receive an application from you. If you have any question’s please reach out to our recruitment team who will be on hand to help and advice.   

Email: Recruitment@wrekin.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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