Premises Manager

Service Care Solutions; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in Tyne and Wear is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer to ensure the safe and effective operation of council premises through maintenance and compliance activities. Candidates should have a UK driving licence and experience in facilities management within a local authority. Knowledge of statutory compliance regarding fire safety and asbestos is essential. This full-time temporary role offers £25 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus upon successful application

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience in premises or facilities management within a public sector or local authority setting.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance related to fire safety, asbestos, and legionella.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general premises maintenance, including door, roofing, and other repairs.
• Conduct weekly and monthly checks on fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire exit tests.
• Coordinate emergency planning activities and liaise with Council colleagues.

Skills

Strong record-keeping and organisational skills

Ability to coordinate contractors and maintenance works

Understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in Tyne and Wear is currently recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Officer to join their Property & Compliance Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full‑time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a facilities management / compliance environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role:

To ensure the safe, compliant, and effective operation of council premises through planned maintenance, statutory checks, and coordination of emergency preparedness activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Arranging and overseeing general premises maintenance, including door, roofing, and other fabric repairs.
• Undertaking and accurately recording weekly and monthly checks on fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire exits, office torches, and fire extinguisher testing.
• Coordinating emergency planning activities such as fire drills and liaising with Council colleagues regarding business continuity.
• Liaising with Council teams for the management of asbestos and legionella, ensuring logbooks and statutory registers are kept up to date.
• Maintaining and updating all relevant assessments, documentation, and compliance records.
• Ensuring all activities comply with health and safety and regulatory standards.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience in premises or facilities management within a public sector or local authority setting.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance relating to fire safety, asbestos, and legionella.

The following skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong record‑keeping and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate contractors and maintenance works.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £25 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £18 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up‑to‑date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction‑related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.