Facilities Assistant

1 week ago


Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

Why should I choose Somerset County Council?
Good question.


Well, for a start, we're a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities, and businesses of Somerset.


And that's why we're working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.


If you're looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.


The Facilities Management Team provides premises management, health, and safety statutory checks, assists with incident control, financial and procurement administration.

We act as first point of contact for building users. We are a busy team, and each day brings interesting challenges and tasks.


We currently have a 14 hour position for enthusiastic and motivated Facilities Assistant who is resilient, has an excellent technical, administrative and customer service skills and is a natural problem solver to join our small, high profile facilities management team.


  • Are you reactive, flexible and have a cando attitude?
  • Are you a reliable individual and team player who can work with mínimal supervision?
  • Do you have good communication skills, written and verbal?
  • Do you have a keen eye for detail?
If you are answering Yes to the above, this role is perfect for you

What will I be doing?

You will be joining a small friendly team of staff supporting over 70 buildings in the East and West of the County, the majority of which are visited weekly.

As a Facilities Assistant your varied duties will include:

  • Weekly Health and Safety Tours, Legionella checks, emergency lighting checks, panic alarm testing, fire alarm testing and evac chair checks, reporting faults and monitoring their completion.
  • Carrying out portering and housekeeping duties, such as moving furniture or tidying areas within offices.
  • Assisting with opening, sorting & scanning mail and ensuring it is delivered for despatch.
What we can offer you...

  • A full training and induction programme.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Regular supervision to help you grow in the role.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

  • Experience in a health and safety environment or premises management role is preferred but not essential as training will be given.
  • You'll have experience in a similar role, with basic building maintenance knowledge.
  • You'll be available to work across sites in Taunton, Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and Yeovil when required.
  • You'll take pride in your work, have great work ethic and want to play your part in creating a welcoming and safe environment.
  • You'll have experience of using Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Although we are looking for someone who has experience in a health and safety environment or a similar role, we are seeking people with transferable skills and backgrounds.

What will I be offered in return?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work, they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

  • We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home, where the service can accommodate.
  • Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Staff discounts in gyms.
  • Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
  • Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
  • A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
  • My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?
The salary for this role is £8,312 per annum.

If you are interested in finding out more before applying, please get in touch with:
South Somerset Area - Lee Hart , Craig Mellow


From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council.

It's a genuinely exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.


Job Reference:
SCC03836

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