Senior Facilities Assistant – Citywide Maintenance & Safety

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Manchester City Council is looking for a Facilities Assistant to join the Workplace Delivery team. The role covers general building maintenance, cleaning tasks and supporting logistical movements across the estate.

You will work 35 hours per week, with shifts between 06:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence, be eligible to work in the UK, and be prepared for DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK with the right to work
• Full UK driving licence required
• DBS disclosure will be required for this role

Responsibilities

• Direct Facilities Assistants (Level 1 & 2) to ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out according to procedures; monitor via site visits and audits.
• Maintain internal and external appearance and cleanliness of buildings; liaise with customers and report issues.
• Manual handling of loads; driving a vehicle as part of duties.
• Undertake minor repairs; working at height and use of small hand tools.
• Work collaboratively or independently to ensure safe working environments and health & safety compliance.
• Carry out building safety inspections and weekly fire alarm tests; ensure quality standards.
• Deliver a customer-focused service in line with procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

Health & safety awareness

Manual handling

Job description

Manchester City Council is looking for a Facilities Assistant to join the Workplace Delivery team. The role covers general building maintenance, cleaning tasks and supporting logistical movements across the estate.

You will work 35 hours per week, with shifts between 06:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence, be eligible to work in the UK, and be prepared for DBS checks.