Facilities Officer - #1758127

Job title: Facilities Officer

Salary: C1 £27,711 - £30,060

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: Adel Beck Secure Childrens Home

As a Facilities Officer you’ll thrive on working in a fast-paced environment as part of a motivated team supporting young people and staff within the home.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .

About You

As a Facilities Officer, you will bring to the role:

• A positive attitude,
• A flexible approach to work,
• Ability to take ownership,
• Good communication
  
  
  

About The Role

As our next Facilities Officer you’ll maintain a well maintained, safe and secure environment as part of the Facilities Team. You will provide reactive maintenance, support planned maintenance, work with the homes electrical mechanical systems, support positive relationships with staff, young people and contractors. You will possess knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices and relevant legislation, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, good written and verbal communication skills, an ability to identify and resolve facility-related issues efficiently. You will have previous experience and relevant qualifications. This role is an integral part of our Business and Development team.

What We Offer You

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
  
  
  

How To Apply

Apply for this job online. Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Mick Taylor, Facilities Manager, Call 0113 378 3701 or email [email protected]

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy .

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description Job Purpose

To carry out general duties to support the delivery of various building related services including repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works in a secure setting providing the highest level of quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out works to support efficient delivery of services including but not limited to driving, labouring, erecting and dismantling access equipment, and site preparatory work, general site duties and building maintenance work to a level associated with DIY to ensure buildings, fabric, fixtures fittings and grounds are maintained.
• Work in partnership with staff and external agencies to ensure buildings, fabric, fixtures, fittings and grounds are maintained, well presented, safe and secure
• Ensure correct use of IT systems and equipment ensuring that accurate data is recorded to assist with evidencing work completed.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with staff and young people to deliver excellent customer service.
• In the interests of safety and security to supervise external contractors as required
• Use electronic building management systems to ensure the efficient running of the home
• Support the delivery of a performance focused, safe, efficient repairs and maintenance service.
• Achieve high levels of efficiency and customer service prioritising health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues within Leeds City Council.
• Engage in the review and production of risk assessments for tasks undertaken within the role.
• Manage stock/materials (where appropriate) to ensure it is maintained to an appropriate level, replenishing as required.
• Ensure vehicle, plant, tools and equipment issued are kept secure, maintained and used in line with manufacturer's instructions/guidance.
• Support and mentor apprentices/ trainees and new staff, helping them to settle successfully into their new role.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  
  

Personal Specification

Method of assessment will be through one or more of the following application form, test, interview, and certificate.

Essential Requirements

It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.

• Deliver the full range of duties associated with the role and industry standards.
• Carry out installation, servicing, inspection, repair and maintenance of equipment where appropriate.
• Meet the physical demands of the role (e.g. lifting, kneeling, carrying, climbing etc)
• Use technology and associated applications e.g. use of connect, taking photographs, use of new apps etc.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and independently to deliver high-quality service.
• Work flexibly across different work locations and areas as appropriate.
• Good communication skills for working with other professionals and members of the public.
• Pass on information effectively and accurately.
• Maintain digital records, stock lists as appropriate and arrange efficient replenishment.
• Deal with conflict situations and undertake lone workin
• Organise and prioritise work.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective ways to keep own knowledge updated.
• Understanding the need for confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and safety hazards in the workplace.
• Knowledge of scaffolding and cherry picker appropriate.
• Demonstrate recent relevant experience working in a similar role.
• Experience of working in joinery, general maintenance or electrical mechanical engineering
• Practical experience of Health and Safety legislation including CDM 2015.
• Be able to demonstrate high standards of customer
  
  
  

Behavioural and other Characteristics required.

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
• Understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
  
  
  

Desirable Requirements

It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.

• CSCS Card
• PASMA qualification.
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