Facilities and Maintenance Assistant - Casual

Castle Point Borough Council; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full 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 looking for a caretaking-oriented individual to join our facilities team. The role involves caretaking, premises management, basic handyman tasks, and building cleaning within local facilities.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and the capacity to respond to emergencies are essential. Benefits include generous leave, gym membership, LGPS, and employee assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, premises management, building cleaning or maintenance is desirable.
• Experience dealing with the public and delivering good customer care is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Caretaking and premises management duties.
• Carrying out basic handyman tasks and building cleaning as needed.
• Responding to emergencies and unforeseen problems.
• Maintaining attendance and keeping to the work schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Emergency response

Maintenance basics

Job description

• 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.

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