Facilities Officer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd

Reading

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 hours ago
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Job summary

Grosvenor Services is seeking a Facilities Officer (Hard Services) to support safe, compliant, and efficient building operations at Reading, UK. The role covers non-technical PPM, minor reactive maintenance, and ensuring facilities meet standards for occupants and service providers.

The post acts as the on-site Hard Services representative, coordinating with contractors, performing compliance tasks, and maintaining records while upholding health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Facilities Management or Property Maintenance experience.
  • Routine PPM inspection experience.
  • Minor maintenance and repair experience.
  • Understanding of statutory compliance requirements.
  • Emergency lighting testing.
  • Building fabric maintenance.
  • Health & Safety legislation.
  • Permit-to-work awareness.
  • Basic M&E knowledge.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Record keeping and reporting.
  • Problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver non-technical Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities across the estate.
  • Undertake minor reactive maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Support statutory compliance requirements and inspections.
  • Act as on-site representative for Hard Services
  • Escort contractors, issue permits and report delivery issues
  • Respond to facilities requests and support occupants
  • Work with health, safety and environmental policies and improve safety
  • Identify and report compliance risks and monitor contractor activity

Skills

Facilities management
PPM inspection
Minor maintenance
Statutory compliance
Emergency lighting testing
Health & safety
Permit-to-work awareness
Basic M&E knowledge
Attention to detail
Record keeping
Problem solving

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English
Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Location: On site / Reading, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Public Sector | Facilities
AnnualFixed salary:£ 30000.00

Job Type: Permanent

Rate: £30,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Days Required: Monday to Friday

Hours: 40 hours / week

In line with section 8 of the asylum and immigration act 1996, no individual will be employed by Grosvenor Services unless they can provide original documents that prove their nationality and eligibility to work in the UK this applies to all job applicants.

Please note all successful applicants will have access to their employee portal to view and print their payslips as we follow a “paperless” policy within our company.

Grosvenor Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

In line with section 8 of the asylum and immigration act 1996, no individual will be employed by Grosvenor Security unless they can provide original documents that prove their nationality and eligibility to work in the UK this applies to all job applicants.

Please note all successful applicants will have access to their employee portal to view and print their payslips as we follow a “paperless” policy within our company.

Grosvenor Security is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About the Role

The Facilities Officer (Hard Services) is responsible for supporting the safe, compliant and efficient operation of building services across the estate. The role will deliver non-technical planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities, undertake minor reactive maintenance works, support statutory compliance requirements and ensure facilities remain safe, functional and fit for purpose. The post holder will act as a key on-site representative for Hard Services, working closely with occupiers, contractors and service providers to ensure high standards of building maintenance and customer service are maintained.

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
  • Water hygiene flushing regimes
  • Domestic water temperature monitoring
  • Emergency lighting function tests
  • Fire door visual inspections
  • Plant room inspections
  • Compliance inspections and audits

Activities are not limited to the above

Reactive Maintenance
  • Basic plumbing repairs
  • Minor joinery and fabric repairs
  • Door and lock adjustments
  • Basic decorating and making good works
  • Replacement of lamps

Activities are not limited to the above

Compliance Support
  • Complete compliance checks and inspections
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation
  • Assist with audits
  • Support health and safety inspections
  • Identify and report compliance risks
  • Monitor contractor compliance activities
Contractor Management
  • Escort contractors on site
  • Issue permits where authorized
  • Report on service delivery issues
Customer Service
  • Respond to facilities requests
  • Support Building occupants
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
  • Work in accordance with H&S policies
  • Report incidents and near misses
  • Maintain safe working areas
  • Support sustainability initiatives
Person Specification
  • Facilities Management or Property Maintenance experience
  • Routine PPM inspection experience
  • Minor maintenance and repair experience
  • Understanding of statutory compliance requirements
  • Emergency lighting testing
  • Building fabric maintenance
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Permit-to-work awareness
  • Basic M&E knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Record keeping and reporting
  • Problem solving
Essential Qualifications
  • GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
  • Full UK Driving Licence (if required)
Desirable Qualifications
  • IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely
  • Fire Safety Awareness
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