Facilities Officer

Iris Recruitment; Boston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Amplius benefits

Job summary

Amplius is seeking a Facilities Officer to coordinate daily operations, maintenance and compliance at our Boston site. The role focuses on safety, efficiency and service delivery for staff, visitors and service users.

You will manage contractors, monitor health and safety, and support space planning and sustainability initiatives while maintaining accurate records and providing a professional service.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent at grades A-C plus facilities experience.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in building management or property maintenance.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the facility, keeping it safe and efficient.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs and contractor works (heating, plumbing, electrical).
• Carry out regular Health & Safety inspections and report non-compliance.
• Oversee security, cleaning, waste management, access controls and emergencies.
• Support space planning and sustainability, including office layouts and energy use.
• Maintain records and reports, provide professional service to staff and users.

Skills

GCSEs A-C

Facilities experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Driving licence

Organisational skills

Job description

Ref no: LHG1241000

Do you have experience keeping buildings safe and running smoothly? As a Facilities Officer, you’ll coordinate maintenance, contractors, compliance and building services, helping create a safe, functional environment for staff, visitors and service users.

Salary: £20,462.79 (FTE £37,088.80) per year
Contract: Permanent, part time
Your week: 20 hours - Monday to Friday 08:30 to 12:30
Location: Office based - Boston five days per week

You can read about our fantastic colleague benefits here - Amplius colleague benefits

Snapshot of your role

• Manage the day-to-day running of the facility, ensuring it remains safe, functional and efficient.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs and contractor works across areas including heating, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance.
• Carry out regular Health & Safety inspections, report non-compliance and support compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Oversee security, cleaning, waste management and other building services, including access controls and emergency response arrangements.
• Support space planning and sustainability initiatives, including office layouts, resource allocation, waste reduction, energy efficiency and recycling.
• Maintain accurate records and reports, provide a professional service to staff and service users, and identify improvements to make facilities more efficient and cost effective.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

• A minimum of four GCSEs or equivalent at grades A - C, alongside experience in facilities, building management or property maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of facility operations, maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in facilities, building management, or property maintenance, preferably in a similar operational environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues early and implement practical solutions.Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities or emergencies when required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle to facilitate occasional travel to other offices and team meetings.

The right to work in the UK is an essential requirement. We do not provide sponsorship.

Closing: 19 October

Interviews in Boston: 29 October

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 40,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.