Facilities Officer - Safety, Compliance & Site Travel

Somerset Council; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days + bank holidays

LGPS pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Facilities Officer to support over 140 council and commercial buildings across Somerset. You will carry out safety and compliance checks, coordinate access for contractors and respond to building issues to keep services running smoothly.

The role requires flexibility, independent working, and a full driving licence, with a permanent contract and 37 hours per week. A DBS check and LGPS are part of the package, and the role involves travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities, property, health and safety, compliance or similar operational environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and confidence maintaining accurate records.
• Good IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and digital systems to manage information effectively.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and provide great customer service.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the confidence to work independently, manage your own workload and travel between sites when required. A full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential safety and compliance checks to help ensure council buildings remain safe, secure and legally compliant.
• Spot and resolve issues quickly, helping prevent disruption and maintaining positive experiences for staff, residents and visitors.
• Keep accurate records and compliance information up to date, supporting the effective management of our property portfolio.
• Coordinate access for contractors, colleagues and building users, helping projects and day-to-day operations run smoothly.
• Provide friendly, practical support and guidance to building users, helping create safe and welcoming workplaces across Somerset.

Skills

Facilities experience

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Customer service

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital systems

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking a Facilities Officer to support over 140 council and commercial buildings across Somerset. You will carry out safety and compliance checks, coordinate access for contractors and respond to building issues to keep services running smoothly.

The role requires flexibility, independent working, and a full driving licence, with a permanent contract and 37 hours per week. A DBS check and LGPS are part of the package, and the role involves travel between sites.