Facilities Assistant

3 weeks ago


Bridgwater, 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.

**What will I be doing?**
We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that. The Facilities Management Team provides premises management, health and safety statutory checks, assist with incident control and financial procurement administration. We act as a first point of contact for building users. Your day-to-day work will involve:

- Weekly Health and Safety tours, Legionella checks, emergency lighting checks, panic alarm testing, fire alarm testing and evacuation 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, and scanning mail and ensuring it is delivered for dispatch.

**What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?**
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

- Have experience in a similar role, with basic building maintenance knowledge.
- Will be available to work across sites in Taunton, Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and Yeovil when required.
- Will take pride in your work, have great work ethic, and want to play your part creating a welcoming and safe environment.
- Have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

**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 work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- 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?**
From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council. It’s an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.

Experience in a health and safety environment or premises management role is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.

The salary for this role is £11,874 for 20 hours a week (Includes recruitment allowance of £625 until 31/10/2024) based at Bridgwater House.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact:
West Area - Fran Pearn (07976 691989 (Weds to Fri), Lianne Fothergill (07469 413358) or Rachael Selway (07977 401871 (Mon - Weds).

Job Reference: SCC03991


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