Handy Person/Caretaker/Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) 

This role is office based!

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) Ltd, an IQVIA business, is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations, and a facility where commitment to excellence is paramount. Possessing extensive pharmaceutical, scientific and clinical expertise, allied with fast volunteer recruitment, both healthy and patient, within a state-of-the-art hospital based research facility, enables the MEU to offer clients positive clinical trial solutions.

Join us on our exciting journey!   

Job Overview: 

Complete minor repairs and maintenance within their training and competence.

Help with room setups, furniture moves and deliveries

Support planned maintenance by arranging contractor access and accompanying engineers when required.

Assist with scheduled fire safety and water hygiene checks following training and site procedures.

Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance work and outstanding issues.

Monitor facilities supplies and report when stock needs replenishing.

Check external areas, entrances and walkways, keeping them clear and reporting hazards.

Support opening, closing and security procedures where required.

Respond to facilities requests from staff and escalate urgent problems to the Facilities Manager.

Work carefully around clinical areas and follow site hygiene, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.

Carry out painting and decorating on site and assist with remodeling selected areas, within their training and competence.

Attend relevant training courses, including fire marshal training, Legionella awareness and electrical safety testing, and apply the training to site duties.

Carry out routine building checks and report maintenance faults or safety concerns.

Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Physically fit
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
• Driving license required.

Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you  

• High level of autonomy.
• Global exposure  
• Variety of therapeutic areas 
• Collaborative and supportive team environment  
• Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology 
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities  
• Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.