Facilities Assistant 2 (35hpw), Wick Joint Campus - HGH19951

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Facilities Assistant to assist in providing effective Facilities Management services. This role involves ensuring property access and egress, overseeing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A valid driving licence and First Aid qualification are essential for applicants. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £25,807 to £28,264, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in effective Facilities Management services.
• Manage property access, maintenance, and health & safety.
• Support cleaning activities.

Skills

Valid Driving Licence

First Aid qualification or willingness to train

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Facilities Assistant 2

Location: Wick Joint Campus

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £25,807 - £28,264

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Colin Stein Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To assist the Area Facilities Supervisor/ Team Leader in the provision of an effective Facilities Management Service with regards to property management, building access and egress, maintenance, health & safety and cleaning activities.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• Valid Driving Licence
• First Aid qualification or prepared to undergo training

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.