Smyths Toys

Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today!

About The Role

We are looking for a Property and Facilities Assistant to join our team. This is a full time role, based out of our Head Office in Galway supporting our properties in the UK and Ireland.  

It may require occasional travel to our UK and Irish stores (approximately once every six weeks). We are looking for someone who has the right attitude and can show initiative, full training will be provided.

Salary: €35,000 - €45,000 (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Analysing data to spot anomalies
• Responding to queries from stores
• Liaising with Landlords or Managing Agents
• Liaising with our service charge consultants to identify and tackle problems
• Disputing problem costs with insurers, landlords or managing agents
• Handling ongoing or major dispute issues with Landlords 
• Liaising with our Commercial Rates advisors to advise stores of forthcoming inspections and providing store plans 
• Management of commercial waste contract / service
• Liaising with Store Management teams and carrying out site inspections to identify problems with expenditure
• In person audits which would include checking paperwork and job records

The Ideal Candidate

• Tenacious with a can do attitude
• A problem solver 
• Proactive and use their own initiative
• Conscientious and discreet 
• A confident communicator by phone and face to face  
• Previous experience with legal documents, leases or facilities documents would be an advantage but is not essential.

Benefits

• An attractive and competitive salary, reviewed annually in line with performance. 
• A benefits package inclusive of:
  • 23 days annual leave rising according to length of service
  • Defined contribution pension scheme on commencement
  • In-store discount
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity payments
  • Life event gifts
  • Length of service awards
  • Life assurance cover
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • An active Sports & Social Club.