Facilities Officer

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for 2 Facilities Officers on a 3 month contract with the possibility of further extension.

Key responsibilities:

• The post holder will be required to undertake generic duties for multi-site practices; this will include shift working in line with business operating hours to each site. Periodical Weekend & Evening Work Required.
• To perform and manage repair and maintenance duties and carry out minor repairs as required / directed on a day-to-day basis across Client’s Estates
• Assisting in the general upkeep of the facilities IT systems.
• The Facilities Officer will contribute to the facilities team or any other services that are relevant for the realisation of our client’s core values and strategic aims in the delivery services, to support the Management on corporate issues as relevant to the post, including: Meeting Room Bookings Support, Porterage, Driving delivery service vehicles to meet service needs, Cleaning , Provision of car parking, Minor repairs & Maintenance etc.
• To carry out twice daily building inspections ensuring that all reports/faults in the fabric of the building, including any plant and machinery, health and safety inspection issues are reported accordingly to the Assistant Facilities Manager immediately.
• Create any relevant works orders required and dealing with internal/external contractors and reporting back to the Assistant Facilities Manager or the Facilities Manager on duty.
• Assist in the facilities management of premises in relation to maintenance, security, locking buildings and setting alarms, cleaning, repairs, reception-based services and maintenance of relevant car parks, including the energy management process within the building in carrying out and enforcing energy reduction guidelines.
• To provide continuing cover for the Facilities Mobile Team in all cases of Annual Leave, Sickness and Absence as and when required, including shift pattern working.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A knowledge and understanding of administrative duties.
• A good level of education which supports the requirement of the role. Minimum level C in English, Maths and ICT
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and understanding of IT systems where applicable.
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to work as part of a team and deliver a high quality of work on time, as directed.
• Knowledge and background in Local Authority environment
• Ability to prioritise and work diligently under pressure within agreed timescales, as directed.

To find out more information about this role, please contact Anisha.