Facilities Support and Estates Technician

1 day ago

Clyst St George, United Kingdom Devon and Somerset Fire Full time

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue have an exciting opportunity within the Estates Team for **a Facilities Support and Estates Technician**.

**Facilities Support and Estates Technician
Exeter, EX3 0NW
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (18 months)
£23,484 - £25,927 per annum + Exceptional Benefits Package**

**Please Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK**

We are looking for a **Facilities Support and Estates Technician** to come and work with us on an **18 month fixed term contract** to support the upkeep of the Service Headquarters site and other premises within the Devon & Somerset Fire Authority's portfolio. This will include caretaking duties, minor building maintenance and all grounds maintenance.You will ensure sites are maintained to a high standard of tidiness, cleanliness and safety.

**Duties will include**:

- Minor repairs to furniture, fixtures and fittings including assembly of flat-pack equipment.
- Being a point of contact for third party building contractors and completion of associated documentation.
- General upkeep of the sites, maintaining tidiness and site security of all public/staff areas and ensuring walkways are clear from restrictions, and safe to use throughout the year.
- Building maintenance including unblocking drains, re-glazing doors, windows and panels, lock repairs, roof repairs, repointing works, kitchen refits, window fitting and general carpentry tasks. You will also work with colleagues to identify procurementrequirements and costings.
- Assisting with site recycling, cleaning waste collections and pest control contracts.
- Maintain the Technicians store including good housekeeping and stock control of materials and keep records of work carried out on electric tools and equipment.
- Assist in rubbish segregation and skip monitoring to maintain a good waste recycling and removal programme.
- Grounds maintenance including; trimming hedges, digging, weeding, planting and related tasks.
- Providing assistance to Corporate Support inc. setting up meeting rooms, providing transportation for visitors and an emergency courier service.

**Skills you must demonstrate**:

- Proven ability in general building work including repairs and maintenance.
- IT literacy inc. Microsoft Office.
- Comfortable performing manual tasks both indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
- Willingness to undertake further training.
- Flexibility and ability to work outside standard hours.

**Qualifications and Certifications**:

- Good working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and relevant construction legislation to include PUWER, Safe Systems of Work, Manual Handling, COSH, PPE and Risk Assessments
- Relevant qualification in a construction related discipline e.g. building, plumbing, bricklaying, painting and decorating or at least 3 years' experience in a similar role.
- Clean driving licence with a willingness to travel throughout Devon & Somerset.

**Benefits of working for DSFR**:

- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible working and excellent career and development opportunities
- Government Pension Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing provision inc. Healthcare plan (including eye care, on-site gym facilities, counselling, physiotherapy)
- Blue Light Card (discount scheme for Emergency Services staff)
- Free Parking

**As a Service and as individuals**:

- We are proud to help
- We are honest
- We are respectful
- We are working together

**No agencies please.

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