Building & Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Fenland District Council; March; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-Time Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and career progression

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Fenland District Council is seeking a Buildings & Facilities Maintenance Coordinator to support the management, maintenance and operation of Council-owned properties. You will work with contractors, residents and service providers to deliver high-quality building and facilities services across the district.

Key responsibilities include coordinating repairs across housing stock and offices, assisting with inspections, and maintaining accurate property records while upholding health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities management.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate repairs, maintenance works and contractor visits across council properties.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs where appropriate.
• Support building condition inspections and report needs.
• Monitor contractors and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

IT skills

Problem solving

Independence

Team collaboration

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.