Casual Community Facilities Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Community Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Team. The position will require the successful candidate to work at The Campus site, which includes Herons’ Moor Academy, Bay Tree School, Locking Castle Children’s Centre and leisure and library facilities.

As this is a causal position, you may be required to work up to 21 hours per week, including evenings and weekends but these hours are not guaranteed. The post may also require providing facilities support to other North Somerset Council sites on occasion. You will join an existing Facilities Services team and report directly to a facilities team leader.

Successful applicants must have previous customer service experience and strong communication skills. Basic knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace is also essential with first-hand experience of safe manual handling. Previous experience of building maintenance and general repairs would be desirable but is not essential.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving license as you will be required to use a fleet vehicle on occasion.

About the role

Key responsibilities of the position would include the following activities:

• Answering radio calls and responding to emails from Campus staff relating to daily issues such as building faults, waste removal, room set ups.
• Ensuring correct disposal of waste in compliance with NSC guidelines and in line with the ISO14001 environmental standard. Duties include separation of general recycling materials such as plastic and cardboard and safe disposal of hazardous waste such as yellow bag waste.
• Undertaking of regular building checks and planned maintenance such as daily plant room inspections, weekly fire alarm testing and monthly fire extinguisher audits.
• First line maintenance to include activities such as lamp replacements, unblocking toilets, putting up noticeboards and assembling furniture.
• Reporting of building faults via our Facilities Helpdesk and following up on tasks logged to ensure works have been completed in a timely manner.
• The successful applicant must be customer focused and have a proactive, flexible approach to all aspects of work. A positive and professional attitude is essential to ensure duties are carried out to the highest standards and in line with the Campus partners expectations.
• Carry out site safety checks and undertake porterage duties.
• Ensure all external contractors used are appropriately vetted and approved via Campus policies ahead of any works commencing. Induct all contractors who come to site, provide clear instructions, issue permits as required and supply blue Hi-Vis vests as required.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About you

Qualifications:A minimum of 3 GCSE’s or the equivalent.

Work related experience: Experience of working in a similar environment or directly within schools or community buildings. Experience in building maintenance or DIY would be desirable but not essential.

Personal skills: Must have excellent people skills and be able to work in a team or independently as needed. Able to interface with a range of personnel from community at various levels including children, adults and professionals.

Special working conditions: Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel. Must be prepared to work evenings and weekends.

Other: Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure certificate (relevant applications and checks will be carried out before any job offer is confirmed).

Want to know more and apply?

For an informal discussion, please contact John Cunningham, Facility Services Manager,on 07824 085778.

Anticipated interview date:Wednesday 15 November 2023.

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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