Relief Facilities Assistant

Limra Networks; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Facilities Assistant to ensure smooth operations across schools and offices. This role offers a unique opportunity to work flexibly while managing essential facilities tasks, including staff supervision and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to the well-being of the community. With a commitment to work-life balance and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management is preferred.
• Adherence to Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Facilities Management Services.
• Supervise staff and maintain service continuity in various locations.

Skills

Facilities Management

Food Safety Systems

Health and Safety Legislation

Staff Supervision

Cleaning Duties

Porterage

Food Handling

Education

Membership with PVG Scheme

Job description

Job Description
This is a fixed term post until 31/03/2025.

The post is term-time and the salary will be pro-rata'd to the hours worked.

The role of a Relief Facilities Assistant is to work from a base location and, as required, support other locations throughout their working week for service continuity within schools and offices in the area.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Facilities Management Services within various premises as required. There will be a requirement to undertake a combination of duties with a flexible day-to-day variable need. This will include staff supervision, key holding responsibility, cleaning duties, porterage, food handling, and various other duties as detailed in the job profile.

The post holder will need to adhere to Food Safety Systems of Work and Health and Safety legislation, and previous experience in this line of work would be an advantage. The successful candidate should be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.

Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, and as such, membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities
The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself on providing flexible working to support work-life balance. In addition to this, there are also additional benefits:

1. Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
2. A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days, as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
3. Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

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