Facilities Officer in Worksop

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Salary: £13.45 per hour, £25,877 per annum

Full Time, 37 hours per week

We are looking for a practical, reliable and customer-focused Facilities Officer to help provide an effective and efficient caretaking service across Queens Buildings, Worksop Town Hall and Retford Town Hall. The role supports the smooth running, safety, security and presentation of civic and office buildings used by staff, visitors, members of the public and external hirers.

About the role:

• Assist with the day-to-day caretaking and facilities support required across Council buildings.
• Prepare function rooms for Council, civic and private events, setting up ancillary equipment, helping with refreshments for meetings and training courses, and carrying out associated cleaning duties.
• Support the security and safe operation of the buildings by maintaining a visible presence, opening and closing buildings as required, assisting with deliveries, moving and repairing office furniture, supporting civic and official occasions, and undertaking cleaning or emptying tasks not covered by external contracts.
• Check water systems, provide cover for courier duties when required, and carry out caretaking functions at Worksop and Retford facilities.
• Work in line with the Council’s Health and Safety responsibilities, policies and procedures.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of providing caretaking services in an office or civic environment.
• Experience of supporting building health and safety and security.
• Experience of supervisory or administrative duties would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of managing health and safety issues, alongside an understanding of testing safety equipment in relation to fire safety and knowledge of equality and diversity legislation.
• Must hold a full and clean driving licence and have good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A basic first aid qualification would be desirable.

Key skills and qualities:

• Carry out minor repair works, including basic electrical, joinery and plumbing maintenance.
• Use basic ICT and Microsoft Office.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, visitors and members of the public.
• Provide a courteous and helpful customer-focused service.
• Use common sense and practical problem-solving skills.
• Work well as part of a team while taking responsibility for their own duties.
• Lead by example and help motivate others when required.
• Assist with room set-up and the movement of office furniture.

Working pattern:

The role requires flexibility and a willingness to work a shift system, including early mornings and evenings. Flexibility to respond to emergency call-outs in out-of-hours situations and alarms is desirable.

Why apply?

This is a varied and practical role where no two days are the same. You will play an important part in keeping key Council buildings safe, secure, welcoming and ready for use by staff, visitors and the wider community.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or (01909) 533 533.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.