Facilities Assistant Level 3

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

A buzzing pension

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Brilliant perks

Learn and grow

A Good Employment Charter member

Up to 3 days volunteering leave

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities Management team within the Corporate Estates service. You will contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of council buildings and support logistical movements across the estate.

The role requires a full driving licence, good ICT skills, and the ability to prioritise a varied workload across shifts. Training will be provided, and full pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence is required.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload and respond to reactive issues.
• Willingness to work shift patterns between 06:00 and 19:00.

Responsibilities

• Direct Facilities Assistants to ensure cleaning tasks are carried out per procedures and standards; monitor via site visits and audits.
• Maintain internal/external cleanliness and appearance of buildings and surrounding areas; liaise with customers.
• Manual handling of loads and driving a vehicle requiring a valid licence.
• Undertake minor repairs including work at height and use of small hand tools.
• Work collaboratively and independently to ensure safe working environments and adhere to health and safety regs.
• Undertake building-based safety inspections and weekly fire alarm tests.
• Deliver tasks in accordance with procedures and quality standards to provide a customer-focused service.

Skills

Driving licence

ICT literacy

Organisation skills

Teamwork

Job description

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week (7 hours a day worked on a shift pattern between the hours of 6 AM and 7 PM, Monday to Friday.)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 14 October 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard/ an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice) We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Proof of Manchester Residency – Roles at Grade 1 to 3, traineeships, or apprenticeships will initially only be advertised to Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is classed as a resident of Manchester if they live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester; i.e. Any Council Tax liability for their home would be with Manchester City Council. To check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Driving Licence – The successful candidate must always hold a full valid driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Management team working within the Workplace Delivery service. The position will involve contributing towards the general maintenance and cleanliness of buildings alongside logistical movements across the estate.

You will be highly motivated and organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise your own workload when dealing with reactive issues. Multiple applications, systems and associated software packages will be used daily, therefore ICT skills are desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• The directing of Facilities Assistants (Level 1 & 2) to ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out in accordance with our procedures and standards. You will monitor this by conducting regular site visits, completing site audit forms, and liaising with building users.
• Effectively maintaining the internal and external appearance and cleanliness of buildings and the immediate surrounding areas, carrying out inspections, liaising with customers and reporting identified issues.
• Manual Handling of loads using appropriate equipment including the driving of vehicles requiring a normal driving License.
• Undertake Minor Repairs including some working at height and use of small hand tools.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and independently to ensure safe working environments and practices, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Undertaking of building based safety inspections and legal compliance safety checks such weekly Fire Alarm tests.
• Carrying out all tasks in accordance with procedures and to the required quality standards to deliver a customer focused service.

You must be available to work shift patterns within our core hours of 06:00 and 19:00.

About the team/service:

The Facilities Management team is part of the Corporate Estates team and is responsible for various different types of buildings citywide. We are committed to providing excellent service and surpass building user expectations by ensuring environments are:

• Clean and hygienic
• Comfortable with appropriate heating and lighting
• Fit for purpose and compliant
• Safe and secure

You will be invited to attend an open morning to find out more about our cleaning role and answer some questions so we can get to know you better. If you are successful on the day, you will be asked to provide all information required to conduct the relevant pre-employment checks.

You will contribute towards the goals of the team through the provision of high quality and responsive facilities management. We are looking for a candidate that can provide a flexible, seamless, customer focused service whilst undertaking a variety of tasks to a high-quality standard.

You will be required to drive a Manchester City Council vehicle to visit various sites, and will therefore hold a full clean manual driving license.

This post is also subject to the Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure, due to various work locations.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirement for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if you’re successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information.
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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