My client is a leading international engineering technology business with an impressive facility in South Tyneside. My client seeks a Facilities Officer to join the team.

About the Role

Reporting into the Manager of the mechanical engineering team, the Facilities Officer/Coordinator will be responsible for a number of different elements supporting the smooth operation of the centre. These elements are: Goods in, dispatch, general building maintenance (inside and out), Office Support. Each of these elements is outlined below.

* The role will take responsibility to ensure all goods received in accordance with company site policy. The requirement covers receipt of deliveries, booking in orders and distributing them to the relevant department. Dispatch of goods both nationally as well as international deliveries so knowledge of export requirements would be an advantage.

* Coordinating general building and grounds maintenance

* General office support may include answering the door to visitors at the main entrance if needed and responding to deliveries

About you

To be considered for the role you will ideally possess:

* Experience of reception / goods in and dispatch

* Knowledge of COSHH

* Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

* Working knowledge of ERP systems (INFOR-Syteline preferred), MS Office, etc.

* Strong analytical skills, good communication, and interpersonal capabilities to work in a team and make a joint effort towards a common goal.

* Familiarity with engineering and design practices and standards including ISO 9001.

* Flexible, self-starter with high standards for quality with a hands-on, multi-tasking orientation.

* Ability to communicate clearly and understandable with different stakeholders

* Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization