Part-Time Heritage Facilities Coordinator

Bristol City Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Bristol City Council is hiring a Facilities Assistant to join the Corporate Landlord team. The role supports the day-to-day operation of public buildings, ensuring safety, compliance, and good maintenance, with one post based at M Shed and a mobile post across multiple sites.

You will perform building maintenance, health and safety checks, assist with contractor visits, move furniture and exhibits, and help with cleaning and presentation standards. A current driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of undertaking building maintenance, repairs or practical facilities management activities.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and building users.
• A practical approach to work.
• A current valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of assigned buildings, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Open and close buildings and respond to building-related issues as they arise.
• Undertake routine health and safety, compliance and security checks.
• Carry out a range of practical maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, decorating and other general building maintenance activities.
• Facilitate contractor visits and help ensure works are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Support the movement, installation and relocation of furniture, equipment, exhibits and other assets.
• Assist with cleaning, housekeeping and presentation standards across buildings.
• Support emergency procedures and play an active role in incident response and evacuations when required.
• Build positive relationships with building users, contractors and colleagues.
• Travel regularly between sites as part of the role, using shared service vehicles available for business use.
• Undertake training and development relevant to the role, with opportunities to gain specialist skills and certifications such as IPAF, PASMA and other relevant qualifications.

Skills

Building maintenance

Health and safety

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Bristol City Council is hiring a Facilities Assistant to join the Corporate Landlord team. The role supports the day-to-day operation of public buildings, ensuring safety, compliance, and good maintenance, with one post based at M Shed and a mobile post across multiple sites.

You will perform building maintenance, health and safety checks, assist with contractor visits, move furniture and exhibits, and help with cleaning and presentation standards. A current driving licence is required.