At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections and ensure public buildings are safe and compliant.
- Company: Join a respected public sector organisation with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, on-site parking, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English or relevant facilities experience required.
Looking for a hands-on facilities role where no two days are the same? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation, helping to ensure a diverse portfolio of public buildings remains safe, compliant and fully operational. MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation in their search for a Monitoring Officer to join their Facilities team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in building maintenance or facilities management who enjoys a varied role combining inspections, compliance, maintenance and stakeholder engagement.
The Role:
- Carrying out routine building inspections and statutory compliance checks across multiple sites
- Testing and recording emergency lighting, fire alarms, intruder alarms, fire safety equipment, emergency exits and water hygiene systems
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records, certificates and building logbooks using electronic systems
- Completing minor maintenance tasks identified during inspections
- Recording utility meter readings and monitoring building services
- Checking and resetting heating, ventilation, alarm and access control systems
- Coordinating access for contractors and monitoring works completed on site
- Supporting health and safety compliance through risk assessments and safe working practices
- Providing guidance to building users on fire procedures, alarms and access control systems
- Assisting with planned preventative maintenance programmes and condition surveys
- Liaising with contractors, colleagues and emergency services where required
- Travelling between sites across the borough as part of the role
The Person
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent, plus experience in a building maintenance or facilities environment OR Experience in a building maintenance or facilities environment
- Experience carrying out building inspections and compliance monitoring
- Experience maintaining accurate maintenance and compliance records
- Experience testing at least three of the following: Emergency lighting, Fire alarm systems, Intruder alarms, Fire-fighting equipment, Legionella/domestic hot water systems, Emergency door operation
- Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Good IT skills with experience using electronic record management systems
- Full UK driving licence (or access to suitable transport to fulfil the duties of the role)
Location: Ballymena
Salary: £
Contract: Full-time
If you're an experienced facilities or building maintenance professional looking for a varied role within a respected public sector organisation, we'd love to hear from you. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Katie McBurney, Recruitment Consultant.
MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
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Monitoring Officer employer: Honeycomb Jobs Limited
Joining this leading public sector agency in Belfast offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful employment relations while enjoying a supportive work culture that values professional growth. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment, comprehensive training, and the chance to make a real impact in promoting positive workplace relationships. With a commitment to equality and inclusivity, this organisation ensures that all staff feel valued and empowered in their roles.
