Facilities Technician

Are you looking for a new opportunity?  Then come and join our Facilities Management Team.  They tell us that they enjoy the varied and challenging workload, every day is different.  Team working is key, leading to great team spirit. 

We are recruiting for a Facilities Technician, and this is an ideal role for those starting out in Facilities Management or those looking to change careers.  The successful applicant will assist the team in the daily operation of a large office building and other local sites within the borough. Duties will include providing service and assistance to visitors and employees on site, health and safety monitoring, minor repair work and general handyman duties. We will support you with ongoing training in practical skills such as carpentry, software skills using our building management system software, and building cross departmental relationships to help keep the Council and local community operating.  

This role is within a team of five and will be working on a rotational basis Monday to Friday covering four shifts; 6:30-14:30, 9:00 -17:00; 10:00-18:00; 14:00 – 22:00. On occasion there will be need to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.

Additional benefits for this post include 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service), plus an additional day in December.  Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development    Take a look here at the additional benefits that we offer.

To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below. If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Mike Downs, Compliance & Facilities Manager, on 01892 554001

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Closing Date:  23 January 2022