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Libraries Unlimited; Highweek; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Libraries Unlimited is seeking a Building Support Assistant for Newton Abbot Library. The role supports opening and closing the building, conducts safety patrols, and carries out basic maintenance to keep the space welcoming, safe and well presented.

This job-share position involves coordinating with the Centre Manager, organizing room setups for hire, and liaising with on-site contractors to carry out minor repairs and routine tasks while delivering friendly customer care to library users.

Qualifications

• Opening and closing the building and ensuring a safe, welcoming library.
• Performing regular safety patrols and basic maintenance tasks.
• Setting up rooms for hire and assisting with on-site contractors.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the building, conducting safety patrols and basic maintenance to keep the library safe and welcoming.
• Coordinating with the Centre Manager, organising room setups for hires, and liaising with on-site contractors for minor repairs.
• Providing friendly customer care to library users and handling general porterage and deliveries on site.

Job description

Building Support Assistant (Job ref: BSA004)

Hours: 29.63 hours per week

Location: Newton Abbot Library

Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026 at Newton Abbot Library (Passmore Edwards Centre)

The customer focused Building Support Assistant at Newton Abbot Library helps create a safe, welcoming space for everyone who uses the library, as well as being flexible and organised.

As Building Support Assistant, you will be responsible for opening and closing the building, conducting regular safety patrols, performing general basic maintenance, setting up rooms and being reactive to building needs, as agreed with the Centre Manager. This job-share role includes organising and dealing with contractors on site carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance, general porterage duties including the receipt and distribution of deliveries setting up rooms for hire, operation and maintenance of site security systems, including dealing with anti-social behaviour and providing friendly, helpful customer care to support the smooth running of the library.