Facilities Officer

Connect2Dorset; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting a Facilities Officer for Dorset Council’s County Hall in Dorchester. The temporary role covers essential day-to-day operations, safety, security and compliance across council buildings.

It includes health and safety checks, minor maintenance, mail handling and access control management. The position runs for 3 months with potential extension, requiring a proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to work within a busy facilities team.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License required.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and building compliance.
• Ability to undertake basic maintenance and repair work.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Professional and courteous approach with colleagues, contractors and visitors.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide facilities management support across Dorset Council operational buildings.
• Assist with security and safety, including opening/closing buildings on a rota.
• Respond to out-of-hours calls and emergencies when required.
• Support health and safety inspections, compliance checks and fire safety tasks.
• Manage staff ID badges and secure access systems.
• Support mail services and office relocations as needed.
• Carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate meeting room set-ups and furniture moves.
• Act as a designated First Aider following training.

Skills

Full UK Driving License

Health & safety knowledge

Maintenance ability

Organisational skills

Communication & customer service

Teamwork & independent working

Problem solving under pressure

Education

None

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Officer

Location: Dorchester

Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00)

Salary: £13.92 per hour

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role

We are seeking a Facilities Officer to join Dorset Council's Facilities Management team based at County Hall, Dorchester. This temporary assignment has arisen to provide essential cover for a forecasted long-term absence within the team. The initial contract will be for 3 months, with the potential for extension depending on service requirements.

As a Facilities Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation, safety, security and compliance of Dorset Council's operational buildings. Working within a busy Facilities Management team, you will support a range of building services including health and safety checks, compliance testing, minor maintenance, office moves, mail distribution and access control management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide facilities management support across Dorset Council operational buildings.
• Assist with the security and safety of council premises, including opening and locking buildings as part of a rota.
• Respond to out-of-hours calls and emergencies when required.
• Support emergency evacuation procedures, fire alarm testing, evacuation drills and legionella monitoring.
• Assist with health and safety inspections and statutory compliance checks.
• Manage the issue of staff ID badges and secure access systems.
• Support incoming and outgoing mail services across operational sites.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with office relocations, furniture moves and meeting room set‑ups.
• Act as a designated First Aider following training provided by Dorset Council.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within facilities management, caretaking, maintenance, estates, property services or a similar operational environment.
• Full UK Drivers License
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and building compliance requirements.
• Ability to undertake basic maintenance and repair work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Professional and courteous approach when dealing with colleagues, contractors and visitors.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Agency Information

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates