Facilities Assistant at East Sussex County Council

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

26403.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilities Management, Soft FM, Customer Service, Microsoft Systems, Mailing Operations, Meeting Room Set Ups, Security Services, CCTV Monitoring, Minor Repairs, Maintenance Duties, Compliance Checks, Contractor Management, Access Control Systems, Health And Safety Audits, Fire Safety, First Aid Provision

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you the right person to help and build on the reputation and high standards of the Facilities Management (FM) section to lead on the soft FM aspect to ESCC Corporate sites to provide an energy efficient, safe and well-maintained environment? If you are apply now. ESCC Property sits within the Business Services department and oversees a large portfolio of properties across the county including corporate buildings. This role will be part of the Facilities team and will be managed by the Facilities Manager, assisting in the provision of a range of FM services aimed at providing value and excellent customer service. This role will be based in our County Hall, Lewes site but travel will be required to support buildings in the county. We can train you in various aspects of Facilities Management to assist you in your role. It would be helpful if you a knowledge of Microsoft systems. If you can assist us in the following, then this is for you: Provide professional assistance to those requesting additional help within the buildings and to offer operational guidance where required. Support the mailing operations of the Post Hub, with sorting post, deliveries and operating the enveloper and franking machines. Provide support with or to deal with meeting room set ups, monitoring security services and CCTV, minor repairs and minor maintenance duties, compliance checks, contractor management and access control system administration. Undertake Health & Safety audits and compliance checks. To assist with the facilities management of the site which includes fire safety, First Aid provision and to report and manage any incidents on site. Assist with and cover reception and switchboard when required by answering all calls and requests, promptly, politely and efficiently. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI. Interviews will take place in person at via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place within 14 days of the closure of the advert, depending on the number of applicants. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Nick Dimmer, Facilities Management Team, Property Services by email at nick.dimmer@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call. For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

This role involves providing professional assistance and operational guidance within corporate sites, supporting mailing operations including sorting post and operating machinery. Key duties also include managing meeting room setups, monitoring security, performing minor maintenance, conducting compliance checks, and assisting with site facilities management like fire safety.