Multi-Site Facilities Technician (12-Month FTC)

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

First aid allowance

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Crawley Borough Council is seeking a proactive Facilities team member for a 12-month fixed term contract across multiple sites. You will deliver high-quality customer service, carry out routine maintenance, and help keep community spaces safe and welcoming.

A shift rota includes early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays, with standby payments. The role requires a full UK driving licence, willingness to undergo first aid training, and provides uniform.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work in a varied environment.
• Experience of basic building maintenance and repairs is desirable.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Organised, reliable and flexible in approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Customer service and venue support across council facilities.
• Open and close venues for events and activities, including evenings.
• Carry out routine repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry/plumbing).
• Perform health and safety inspections, fire alarm testing and security checks.
• Respond to emergencies and support first aid where trained.
• Undertake legionella control measures, including water flushing regimes.
• Support upkeep of allotments, pavilions, cemeteries and facilities.
• Coordinate contractor repairs and maintain council vehicles and pool cars.
• Assist with events, elections and other council activities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Hands-on work

Maintenance basics

Problem solving

Organization

Flexibility

Prioritisation

First aid

Driving licence

Job description

Crawley Borough Council is seeking a proactive Facilities team member for a 12-month fixed term contract across multiple sites. You will deliver high-quality customer service, carry out routine maintenance, and help keep community spaces safe and welcoming.

A shift rota includes early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays, with standby payments. The role requires a full UK driving licence, willingness to undergo first aid training, and provides uniform.