BUILDING SERVICES OFFICER

Building Services Officer

Environmental and Community Services

GRADE G - £34,723 – £38,296 per annum (Pro-Rata)

Basis: Permanent

Hours: 32 hours per week

Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1HU

Hybrid/Home Working available

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience working in the building services sector to join our small and friendly team.

It is an exciting time to be joining us – with change on the horizon, the future is bright at Erewash Borough Council.

Erewash is a bustling borough in Derbyshire that is perfectly positioned between the vibrant cities of Derby and Nottingham. With a blend of busy urban and beautiful rural scenes, Erewash enjoys strong and ongoing economic diversification, great transport links and a truly affordable cost of living. So, it’s no surprise that our borough is a popular place to live, work and visit.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and welcoming Property and Leisure Services Team.

The role will require the successful applicant to provide professional advice on all aspects of building services installations, and manage the activities of a number of external contractors to ensure the council’s buildings remain statutory compliant. 

Duties will include dealing with planned and reactive maintenance to the Councils electrical installations, CCTV, heating, and cooling systems etc. There is a requirement to manage works and to deal with external contractors and suppliers. Your experience should cover the management of building regulations, CDM regulations and ensure the council is meeting the statutory requirements regarding Mechanical and Electrical systems. Therefore, a HNC/HND in Building Services or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with post qualification experience is essential for the role. The post requires excellent organisational skills, a commitment to forward thinking customer-focused service delivery and an aptitude for maintaining and reviewing computerised recording systems.

You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

What do we offer you?

• Casual car allowance
• Hybrid working – home working can be accommodated for 2/3 days a week.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Current annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays will be rising to 29 days plus bank holidays from 1 April 2023. After five years of service with the council your annual leave will rise to 33 days from 1 April 2023. (Pro - rata for part time working hours)
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Free workplace parking within the Borough
• Access to the subsidised employee Fit for Work leisure scheme
• Family friendly and flexible working policies available

Closing date for applications is Sunday 02 April 2023 and interviews will be held during week commencing 3 April 2023.

We welcome applications from individuals that have either Public or Private sector backgrounds.

For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Brad Musgrove, Property and Facilities Manager, on 07515 744517.

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.  To apply please visit our website at www.erewash.gov.uk.

To submit a CV, please visit our website.  You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Personnel, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6049 (24 hr voicemail) Minicom No (0115) 9316056 or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

Erewash Borough Council is striving towards being an equal opportunities employer. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic groups who are currently under represented within the organisation.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.