Facilities Assistant - Local Authority

Driver Hire Borders; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Facilities Assistant for a vital role in maintaining public sector facilities. Responsibilities include overseeing building upkeep and facility management, while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, ample facilities experience, and must hold a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, including GCSEs.
• Proven experience in a facilities environment.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment.
• Provide an ‘on call’ service on a roster basis.
• Undertake simple maintenance as per skill level.

Skills

IT Literate

Decision-making under pressure

Prioritisation and time management

Education

GCSEs (Grade 9-1/A-C) or Key Skills level 2

Job description

Role: Facilities Assistant REF 365466
Contract Length: Until January 2026
Location: Newbury
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £18.02 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Facilities Assistant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FACILITIES ASSISTANT

Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, plant, equipment and fleet including aspects of Health & Safety (H&S), across a specified area. Undertake simple maintenance in accordance with skill level, agreed service levels and protocols. Provide an ‘on call’ service on a roster basis for a region of the force

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FACILITIES ASSISTANT

• Good standard of education with GCSEs (Grade 9-1/A-C) or Key Skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Proven experience of working in a facilities environment.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and be able to work unsupervised.
• Proven ability to make decisions under pressure and unsupervised.
• IT Literate including recent experience of Microsoft packages.
• Recent experience of buildings management.
• Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential*

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