Facilities Supervisor – Citywide Operations

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

A buzzing pension

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Brilliant perks

Learn and grow

A Good Employment Charter member

Up to 3 days volunteering leave

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities Management team within the Corporate Estates service. You will contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of council buildings and support logistical movements across the estate.

The role requires a full driving licence, good ICT skills, and the ability to prioritise a varied workload across shifts. Training will be provided, and full pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence is required.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload and respond to reactive issues.
• Willingness to work shift patterns between 06:00 and 19:00.

Responsibilities

• Direct Facilities Assistants to ensure cleaning tasks are carried out per procedures and standards; monitor via site visits and audits.
• Maintain internal/external cleanliness and appearance of buildings and surrounding areas; liaise with customers.
• Manual handling of loads and driving a vehicle requiring a valid licence.
• Undertake minor repairs including work at height and use of small hand tools.
• Work collaboratively and independently to ensure safe working environments and adhere to health and safety regs.
• Undertake building-based safety inspections and weekly fire alarm tests.
• Deliver tasks in accordance with procedures and quality standards to provide a customer-focused service.

Skills

Driving licence

ICT literacy

Organisation skills

Teamwork

Job description

Manchester City Council is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities Management team within the Corporate Estates service. You will contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of council buildings and support logistical movements across the estate.

The role requires a full driving licence, good ICT skills, and the ability to prioritise a varied workload across shifts. Training will be provided, and full pre-employment checks apply.