Building Support Assistant

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Building Support Assistant (Job ref: BSA001)

Fixed Term Contract until December 2026

Salary: £14,822.31 per annum (£25,508.16 FTE)

Hours: 21.5 hours per week (working pattern below)

Location: Newton Abbot Library

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 22nd January 2026

Interview date: Thursday 29th January 2026 at Newton Abbot Library (Passmore Edwards Centre)

The customer focused Building Support Assistant at Newton Abbot Library helps create a safe, welcoming space for everyone who uses the library, as well as being flexible and organised.

As Building Support Assistant, you will be responsible for opening and closing the building, conducting regular safety patrols, performing general maintenance, setting up rooms and being reactive to building needs, as agreed with the Centre Manager. This job-share role includes organising and dealing with contractors on site carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance, general porterage duties including the receipt and distribution of deliveries setting up rooms for hire, operation and maintenance of site security systems, including dealing with anti-social behaviour and providing friendly, helpful customer care to support the smooth running of the library.

Working Pattern:

Week 1 (23.5 hrs)

• Monday: 8:15am – 12:00pm (3.75); 3:00pm – 6:15pm (3.25)
• Tuesday: 2:45pm – 6:15pm (3.5)
• Wednesday: 8:15am – 6:15pm (9)
• Saturday: 11:15am – 4:15pm (4)

Week 2 (19.5 hrs)

• Monday: 8:15am – 12:00pm (3.75); 3:0pm – 6:15pm (3.25)
• Tuesday: 2:45pm – 6:15pm (3.5)
• Wednesday: 8:15am – 6:15pm (9)

Total Weekly Average: 21.5 hours