Facilities and Maintenance Assistant - Casual

Castle Point Borough Council; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free gym membership

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Castle Point Borough Council is recruiting a casual Facilities and Maintenance Assistant to support the Recreation Service across community halls. The role operates on a zero-hour contract with Grade 3 & SCP 9 paying £14.63 per hour, offering flexible hours in Castle Point.

Applicants should have basic maintenance skills, strong reliability and the ability to respond to emergencies, with a current full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for area travel.

Qualifications

• Current full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Experience in caretaking, premises management, building cleaning or maintenance is desirable.
• Travel within the area is required.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Respond to emergencies

General maintenance

Attendance & scheduling

Job description

Facilities and Maintenance Assistant

Castle Point Borough Council Estate's - Community Halls

Casual Bases - Zero Hour Contract / Grade 3 & SCP 9 – £14.63 per hour

Closing - 20th November -

Please note: This job may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

We are looking for a casual Facilities and Maintenance Assistant to work within our Recreation Service.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to respond to emergencies and unforeseen problems
• General maintenance skills and ability to carry out basic handyman duties
• Ability to maintain attendance and keep to a schedule

Experience

Previous practical experience working within caretaking, premises management, building cleaning or building maintenance is desirable.
Experience of dealing with members of the public and delivering great customer care is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a current full clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as travel within the area is required.

Not only is this a great role for the right candidate, but you also get some great benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave (pro rata)
• FREE Gym membership
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus
Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.