Facilities Assistant

Uttlesford District Council; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Uttlesford District Council is seeking a practical, organised Facilities Assistant to join the Estates and Facilities team in Saffron Walden. You will help run civic and conference venues, set up spaces, arrange refreshments and liaise with hirers, contractors and suppliers to ensure safe, welcoming facilities.

A full UK driving licence is essential; good IT skills and attention to detail are required. The role involves maintaining records, stock checks, basic admin and health and safety tasks,

Qualifications

• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proactive, dependable and highly organised.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up meeting and event spaces and arrange refreshments.
• Liaise with hirers, contractors and suppliers to ensure facilities are ready and well-maintained.
• Maintain records and assist with health and safety processes.
• Carry out routine inspections and stock levels management.
• Undertake basic administrative tasks and safely move furniture and equipment.

Skills

IT skills

Job description

We are seeking a practical, organised and customer-focused Facilities Assistant to join our Estates and Facilities team. This key frontline role plays an important part in ensuring Uttlesford District Council’s buildings, meeting spaces and facilities are safe, welcoming, well-maintained and fully prepared for use by staff, visitors, hirers and the wider community.

As a Facilities Assistant, you will support the smooth day-to-day operation of our civic and conference venues. Responsibilities will include setting up meeting and event spaces, arranging refreshments, liaising with hirers, contractors and suppliers, maintaining records, and assisting with health and safety processes. You will also carry out routine inspections, manage stock levels, undertake basic administrative tasks, and safely move furniture and equipment as required.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, proactive and highly organised, with a flexible approach and a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service. You will thrive in a busy facilities environment, be able to balance competing priorities effectively, and be willing to learn new systems, procedures and ways of working.

The successful candidate will have good IT skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records. Previous experience in a facilities, building services or customer-facing role would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence is essential due to the operational requirements of the position.

Closing date for completed applications is 20 September 2026.

Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.