Facilities Assistant
£24,921 - £27,351
29/03/2024, 12:00
Facilities Assistant
Leek Wootton
Permanent
Full Time
Salary (£24,921.00 - £27,351.00)
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 12th February 2024
Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.
The main purpose of the role is to ensure that the reactive fabric related building repair works and associated Facilities Management support tasks are completed in an efficient and effective manner and to the agreed service level agreements.
It is imperative that the post holder is a team player and able to provide cover across a geographical area and work as part of a highly customer focussed team.
Main Responsibilities:
To work unsupervised in carrying out all aspects of building fabric maintenance, including minor plumbing, carpentry, masonry, glazing, decorative work, plaster patching, routine replacement of lamps, tubes and ancillary equipment and winter maintenance snow removal and gritting.
To comply with statutory regulations, carry out dynamic risk assessments and work with Health and Safety policies and guidelines at all times so that a strong safety culture is maintained.
To assist in monitoring the safety and quality of work carried out by suppliers and contractors.
To report to the Helpdesk all required repair work which is beyond the competence of the post holder.
To carry out remedial work following a range of building surveys/audits and working as part of a team.
To respond to emergency callouts to repair or organise further work to rectify faults, as and when they occur. The ability to organise and prioritise his or her own workloads and meet deadlines through exercising his or her own judgement and decisions.
To carry out weekly and monthly statutory testing and safety checks.
To be responsible for the disposal of waste paper, confidential documents including recycling. Ensure all paved areas are clear of litter and smoking and litter bins are emptied.
To provide updated and timely information for the Computer Aided Facilities Management System (CAFM) so that accurate records and building details are maintained.
To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.
Knowledge:
Formal qualifications in building related work to include one / a number of the following: Painting, decorating, roofing, plastering, tiling, flooring, joinery, masonry, basic plumbing, welding and general repair / maintenance work, or time served experience in one / a number of the above skills including general repair work.
Experience:
Experience in the practical application of Health & Safety legislation
Experience of building fabric related works.
Key Skills:
Exceptional customer focus and service skills.
ICT competent in the use of Microsoft applications
Special Conditions:
Occasional weekend working
Regular travel throughout Warwickshire
Required to wear a uniform
Full and clean driving license
Frequent Physical Effort required:
Manual handling of equipment / furniture. Completion of building fabric repair works.
Unpleasant Working Conditions:
Potential exposure during plumbing and drainage works.
Working outside in inclement weather conditions.
We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.
Why work for Warwickshire Police?
Warwickshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Warwickshire Police is the force for you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Warwickshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from minority ethnicity communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
Warwickshire Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
