Facilities Officer (mobile)

Crawley Borough Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawley Borough Council is seeking a customer-focused individual to join their Facilities team. The role involves managing various facilities, ensuring safety compliance, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess strong organisational skills and a full UK driving licence. This is a fixed-term position with a rolling shift rota, offering a supportive work environment and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Discounts

Wellbeing incentives

Qualifications

• Must have a full and current UK driving licence.
• Able to undertake the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance of the facilities.
• Conducting health and safety checks and ensuring compliance.
• Meeting and greeting hires.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

First Aid at Work Qualification

Job description

Are you a confident, self-motivated team player? Can you demonstrate organisational skills, a passion for delivering excellent customer service, a positive attitude to change, and problem-solving skills?

We are looking for a customer-focused individual to join our busy Facilities team to help safely manage several facilities, including the Town Hall, community centres, sports pavilions, public toilets, and allotments.

The role will include:

1. Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance of the facilities
2. Conducting health and safety checks and ensuring compliance
3. Meeting and greeting hires
4. Opening and closing facilities for hirers and contractors

The successful candidate must be able to undertake the physical requirements of the role.

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.

Additional information

• Fixed-term contract for six months.
• The role requires working an eight-week rolling shift rota, including early shifts, late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays. The standard working week is an average of 37 hours. Out-of-hours call-outs may be required.
• A full and current UK driving licence is essential.
• You will be required to wear a provided uniform.
• Undertaking a First Aid at Work qualification is required, with a first aid allowance paid upon assessment.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous benefits package, including discounts, wellbeing incentives, and more.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the council's commitment to safety, diversity, and community service. We encourage all colleagues to embody these in their work.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to submit your application online. Ensure your employment history is complete, and CVs are accompanied by a fully completed application form.

For more information or an informal chat, email [e-mail].