Mobile Facilities Technician — Community Spaces & Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Standby payments 14% weekend work

Uniform provided

First Aid allowance

Job summary

Crawley Borough Council is seeking two proactive facilities team members to support a range of community sites, maintain spaces to a high standard and keep venues safe and welcoming for events and everyday use.

One role is permanent and the other a 12-month fixed term, with a shift rota including early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays. You will need a full UK driving licence, uniform provided and First Aid training or willingness to train, plus access to a standby payment scheme.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach in a varied environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of basic building maintenance and repairs.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Organised, reliable and flexible with changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Customer service and venue support across multiple sites.
• Open and close venues for events and activities, including evenings when required.
• Carry out routine repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry and plumbing).
• Perform health and safety inspections, fire alarm testing and security checks.
• Respond to emergencies and support first aid incidents where trained.
• Support upkeep of allotments, sports pavilions, cemeteries and public facilities.
• Collect, sort and distribute internal/external mail; purchase maintenance materials.
• Coordinate contractor repairs and inspect/maintain vehicles and pool cars.
• Support special events, elections and other council activities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Practical hands-on

Independent worker

Team player

Basic maintenance

Job description

Crawley Borough Council is seeking two proactive facilities team members to support a range of community sites, maintain spaces to a high standard and keep venues safe and welcoming for events and everyday use.

One role is permanent and the other a 12-month fixed term, with a shift rota including early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays. You will need a full UK driving licence, uniform provided and First Aid training or willingness to train, plus access to a standby payment scheme.