Facilities Officer (Afternoon and Evening)

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Hinckley is seeking a Facilities Officer to assist in managing and maintaining facilities across the property portfolio. This role involves securing buildings, conducting property inspections, and responding to maintenance requests. Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of health and safety, be confident communicators, and possess a flexible approach. Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme, and annual leave. Closing date for applications is 15 December 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Good understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Ability to work well in a small team.
• Previous facilities maintenance or management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lock and secure the Hinckley Hub in the evening.
• Conduct regular property inspections and update records.
• Assist with planned maintenance and respond to requests.

Skills

Health and safety understanding

Confident communicator

Flexible approach

Job description

Facilities Officer (Afternoons and Evening)

Grade 4, £26,403 up to £29,540 per annum pro rata, plus on‑call rota allowance
37 hours per week, permanent contract
Typical hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00am to 7:00pm, Friday 11:00am to 6:30pm, plus covering evening meetings after 7.00pm as required

An opportunity has arisen to join our Estates and Asset Management Department as a Facilities Officer. Working in the busy Facilities Management Team you will be assisting the Facilities Management Coordinator in managing and maintaining a varied property portfolio across our estate.

The Facilities Officer role will involve:

• Locking and securing the Hinckley Hub in the evening
• Covering evening meetings held at the Hinckley Hub
• Conducting regular, app‑based property inspections and updating all appropriate records, including those relating to fire safety and water hygiene
• Assisting the Facilities Management Coordinator in updating and managing the facilities management service desk software, ensuring job requests are managed and responded to in‑line with service level agreements
• Assisting with on‑going planned maintenance of the property portfolio and responding to reactive requests for facilities services and repairs
• Managing meeting rooms, including responding to requests and room rearrangements
• Monitoring stock levels of janitorial supplies and liaising with contracted cleaning service and security staff
• Working at and travelling between sites within the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth
• You may be required to cover annual leave for the morning and daytime shifts

Candidates will need to have a good understanding of health and safety in the workplace and have an honest, reliable and flexible approach. As the role involves meeting elected members, you will be a confident communicator and have the ability to work well in a small, close‑working team, yet also showing initiative when working alone.

Previous facilities maintenance or management is desirable, along with any health and safety qualifications but training for the role will be provided. The role is office based and requires travel to and from other locations within the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth.

Closing date: 15 December 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 5 January 2026

Hinckley & Bosworth A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.