Facilities Officer

Amplius

Peterborough

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 23,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

State of the art IT equipment

Volunteer days

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Generous Annual Leave

Career Development

Job summary

Amplius is seeking a Facilities Officer in Peterborough to coordinate day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, compliance and building services, ensuring a safe and functional environment for staff, visitors and service users.

This part-time role (20 hours per week, 08:30-12:30, Monday to Friday) offers practical responsibilities including coordinating contractors, managing health and safety inspections, space planning, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Regulatory compliance

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Driving licence

Education

GCSEs (A–C)

Job description

The Vacancy

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 - Peterborough 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.

Important -

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

Closing: 18 October

Interviews in Peterborough: 28 October

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

If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we'll be happy to assist you.

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.

The Benefits