Facilities Officer

West Sussex County Council; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work van

Uniform

Tools and PPE included

Training and development

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a Facilities Officer to deliver FM services across our day care and residential sites in Burgess Hill and the Horsham area. The role is mobile, involves travel between sites, and includes a company van, uniform and PPE.

You will ensure buildings are safe, compliant and fit for purpose, with out-of-hours work as needed. We value practical maintenance skills and a respectful approach to residents, with training provided and opportunities to develop within the

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
• Proactive and adaptable approach with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good practical maintenance skills including basic plumbing, decorating and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver facilities management services across multiple sites to keep buildings safe and compliant.
• Monitor maintenance and repairs and support statutory compliance (fire, water, asbestos).
• Oversee contractors such as cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Travel between sites and work occasional out-of-hours to support essential services.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

Ability to work independently

DIY skills (plumbing, decorating, carp

Job description

About Us

We are recruiting Facilities officers who are passionate about making a difference within our adult’s social care homes and day centres across West Sussex.

Directly Provided Services (DPS) offers a comprehensive range of social care services managed by West Sussex County Council. These services include 7 day centres and 6 residential services, all with buildings to maintain and situated across the county from Bognor Regis to Horsham to Worthing - (link to connect to support pages). Support can be provided on a long-term basis, for short breaks, or through day care and support options.

DPS is dedicated to empowering individuals to maintain and regain their independence while maximising the resources available within their local communities.

Facilities officer opportunities in day care and residential services - West Sussex County Council

About The Job

Salary: £27,254 to £28,598 depending on experience
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Burgess Hill and Horsham area

The successful applicant will play a key role in delivering facilities management (FM) services across a range of sites, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
The role will include monitoring maintenance and repairs, supporting statutory compliance (e.g. fire, water, asbestos), and overseeing contractors such as cleaning and grounds maintenance.
This is a mobile role requiring travel between sites, with occasional out-of-hours work to support essential services. Facilities Officers have access to a company van and are provided with a uniform.

On-site FM Officers will be managed and supervised by Facilities Management Area Managers and will also receive daily support and guidance from the relevant residential or day service management and senior teams. Working in our environments is highly rewarding, and the role of the Facilities Management Officer is vital in maintaining safe and comfortable spaces for our people, and the FM officers will be expected to approach all workplaces with respect, and awareness of the service users and their comfort in the place they call home.

About You

To apply for a Facilities Officer role with us you will need:

• Strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to confidently work independently.
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills, including basic plumbing, decorating and carpentry.
• An understanding that you will be working in a person’s home and the importance of dignity and respect for the individual and their environment.

Please refer to the attached job description for full Key Skill and Qualifications and/or experience requirements.

Rewards and Benefits

These include:

• Availability of a work van for travel between sites if needed (fuel is covered within this)
• Uniform
• All tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) included
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development. Being part of the Facilities Team, you will be provided with a series of mandatory training such as Asbestos Awareness and Working from Height. You will also have the opportunity to discuss further personalised training as part of your regular conversations with your manager.

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is EIE01556.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Philip Frimley (Area Facilities Manager) at [e-mail]

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [e-mail].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.