Facilities Officer

Office Angels; Brompton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Chatham is seeking a proactive Facilities Officer for a temporary position, with the potential to become permanent. Deliver a professional front-of-house service, greet visitors, answer calls and emails, and direct inquiries to the right teams.

You'll coordinate maintenance, log requests, inspect premises for cleanliness and safety, manage waste and health and safety compliance, and support events. Availability for full-time hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing a professional front-of-house service, welcoming visitors and responding to telephone and email enquiries, directing them to the appropriate departments
• Raising and log maintenance and facilities requests accurately using internal systems, ensuring issues are directed to the appropriate team
• Conducting regular inspections of the premises to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Coordinating maintenance and repair work, liaising with contractors to ensure timely completion
• Managing the day-to-day facilities operations, including waste management and health and safety compliance
• Supporting the organisation's events and activities by setting up spaces and ensuring they are equipped with the necessary resources
• Assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures related to facility management

Job description

Job Advert: Facilities Officer (Temporary Position)

Location: Chatham

Contract Type: Temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent

Hourly Rate: 12.73 - 13.77 depending on experience

Working Pattern: 6am - 1:30pm or 1:30pm - 8pm, Monday - Friday

Are you passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment? Our client, is seeking a motivated and dedicated Facilities Officer to join their team in Chatham. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in their contributions to a well-functioning facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a professional front-of-house service, welcoming visitors and responding to telephone and email enquiries, directing them to the appropriate departments
• Raising and log maintenance and facilities requests accurately using internal systems, ensuring issues are directed to the appropriate team
• Conducting regular inspections of the premises to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Coordinating maintenance and repair work, liaising with contractors to ensure timely completion
• Managing the day-to-day facilities operations, including waste management and health and safety compliance
• Supporting the organisation's events and activities by setting up spaces and ensuring they are equipped with the necessary resources
• Assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures related to facility management

Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for an individual who possesses:

• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with staff and contractors
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Relevant experience in facilities management or a similar role is preferred but not essential
• A willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Note: This role is temporary, and candidates must be available for full-time hours.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.