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Building & Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
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Salary
Band 5 £31,015 - £33,673
Expires
21/10/2026
Location
March, Cambridgeshire
Job Type
Full Time
Are you an organised, proactive individual with experience in property maintenance, facilities management, or building services? This is an exciting opportunity to join Fenland District Council's Assets & Projects Team and play a key role in maintaining and improving the Council's housing stock and corporate property portfolio.
Working across a diverse range of properties, you will help ensure buildings remain safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fit for purpose for residents, tenants, employees, and visitors.
About the Role
As a Buildings & Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, you will support the effective management, maintenance, and operation of Council-owned properties. Working closely with contractors, colleagues, residents, and service providers, you will help deliver high-quality building and facilities services across the district.
- Coordinate repairs, maintenance works, inspections, and contractor visits across council housing stock and operational properties.
- Carry out minor maintenance and repair works where appropriate.
- Support building condition inspections and report maintenance requirements.
- Assist with monitoring contractors and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and council procedures.
- Maintain property, compliance, and statutory records.
- Support fire safety inspections and building health and safety compliance.
- Liaise with residents, contractors, colleagues, and service providers to ensure works are completed efficiently.
- Monitor utility accounts and assist with maintaining accurate property records.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused individual who enjoys working in a varied environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience in building maintenance, construction, facilities management, property services, or a related environment.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Strong administrative and IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A practical and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
- A commitment to delivering high standards of service, health and safety compliance, and continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to travel throughout the district as required.
- Right to work in the UK
What We Offer
- Flexible and agile working arrangements where service requirements allow.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working hours through the Council's Flexi-Time Scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Access to a range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to local communities by helping maintain and improve the buildings and homes that people rely on every day.
Join our Assets & Projects Team and help ensure Fenland District Council's buildings and housing assets remain safe, efficient, compliant, and fit for the future.
Company: Fenland District Council
Salary: Band 5 £31,015 - £33,673
Location: March, Cambridgeshire
Sector: Housing
Sector: Management and Maintenance
Sector: Estates & Property
Job Role: Co-ordinator
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