Facilities Officer

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Dorchester seeks a dependable Facilities Officer to maintain safe and efficient buildings. Responsibilities include conducting compliance checks, supporting health and safety, and managing building security. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, good communication skills, and a valid driving license. Join us in creating a better Dorset for everyone.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Access to benefits and support

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Commitment to health, safety, and service excellence.
• Dependable and hands-on individual.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory compliance checks.
• Assist with Health and Safety inspections.
• Support fire safety procedures.
• Act as a designated first aider.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Good communication

Teamwork skills

Flexible approach

Job description

About

Are you passionate about keeping buildings running smoothly and safely? Dorset Council is seeking a proactive and reliable Facilities Officer to support the day-to-day operations of our diverse estate. You'll play a key role in ensuring our buildings are secure, compliant, and welcoming for staff and visitors alike. What you'll be doing As a Facilities Officer, you'll be at the heart of our operational estate, helping to ensure our buildings are safe, functional, and well-maintained. Your day-today duties will include:

• Undertaking statutory compliance checks (water hygiene, fire safety, emergency lighting).
• Assisting with Health and Safety inspections.
• Assisting with building security, including opening/closing duties and be part of a standby rota for emergency call-outs.
• Supporting fire safety procedures, including alarm tests and evacuation drills.
• Supporting the management of the ID access badge and other secure access systems.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail.
• Supporting office moves and relocations.
• Act as a designated first aider (training provided).
  
  

About you You're a dependable and hands-on individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and efficient environments. You enjoy practical work, are comfortable working independently, and can respond calmly to urgent situations. You'll bring:

• A proactive attitude and strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible approach to working across multiple sites
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel (vehicle provided)
• A commitment to health, safety, and service excellence
  
  

Further Information

If you have any questions or for an informal conversation, please contact Mark Foxwell, Soft FM Manager of Assets and Property, [email protected].

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
  
  

You Will

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
  
  

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.