Building Operations & Safety Assistant

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Cafés, restaurants, shops

Costco membership

Discounted gym memberships

Travel discounts with Arriva

Flexible and agile working

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Building Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our corporate buildings. You will help keep sites safe, secure, well‑maintained and ready to support staff, residents, councillors, tenants and visitors.

Working within the Communities Directorate, you’ll contribute to health and safety compliance, coordinate room bookings and liaise with customers and contractors to deliver a professional service every day.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or caretaking is essential.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe practices.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Experience keeping accurate records and carrying out admin tasks.
• Basic ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, security and presentation of the building at all times.
• Monitor building security and access control; issue badges as required.
• Set up meeting rooms, committee spaces and event areas to meet requirements.
• Support health and safety compliance, including Fire Marshal duties and evacuations.
• Respond to maintenance issues and coordinate remedial works via the Facilities Helpdesk.
• Provide operational support during opening hours and assist with emergency planning.
• Manage room booking requests and ensure facilities are prepared for use.
• Liaise with customers, staff, councillors, contractors and external organisations.
• Support financial administration, invoicing and ordering processes; maintain records.
• Work with IT Services to keep equipment and tech operational for building users.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Caretaking

Building operations

Health and safety awareness

Customer service

Organisational skills

Records and admin tasks

Basic ICT / MS Office

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Building Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our corporate buildings. You will help keep sites safe, secure, well‑maintained and ready to support staff, residents, councillors, tenants and visitors.

Working within the Communities Directorate, you’ll contribute to health and safety compliance, coordinate room bookings and liaise with customers and contractors to deliver a professional service every day.