Facilities Assistant Level 3

About The Role

Position: Facilities Assistant Level 3. Work 35 hours per week in shift pattern: Early 6:00-1:30 pm, Late 11:30-7:00 pm. Contract: Full time, Permanent. Closing date 25 June :59 pm. Interview: Face to Face.

Work Responsibilities

• Direct Facilities Assistants (Level 1 & 2) to ensure cleaning tasks are carried out in accordance with procedures and standards. Monitor by conducting site visits, completing audit forms, and liaising with building users.
• Maintain internal and external appearance and cleanliness of buildings and surrounding areas, carrying out inspections, liaising with customers and reporting identified issues.
• Manual handling of loads using appropriate equipment, including driving vehicles that require a normal driving licence.
• Undertake minor repairs, including working at height and using hand tools.
• Work collaboratively and independently to ensure safe working environments and practices, conforming to all health and safety regulations.
• Carry out building based safety inspections and legal compliance checks such as weekly fire alarm tests.
• Deliver a customer focused service by following procedures and meeting required quality standards.

Shift pattern availability: Must be able to work within core hours of 06:00 and 18:00.

Requirements and Skills

Must be flexible, organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload when dealing with reactive issues. ICT skills desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

References: 2 references required, with 3 years' employment history. DBS clearance required. Proof of Right to Work and Proof of Manchester Residency may be required.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance - up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years. Additional leave can be purchased up to two weeks.
• A buzzing pension - enrolment in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with options to top up and life cover of three times salary.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - enhanced family leave options providing ample time to bond with newborn or support family.
• Brilliant perks - discounts on weekly shop, holidays, MCR+, phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests.
• Learn and grow - diverse learning opportunities, workshops, training, apprenticeships, qualifications with onboarding.
• Good Employment Charter member - commitment to secure, flexible work, fairness, health and wellbeing support.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - paid volunteering leave pro rata.

Inclusive Team

Manchester City Council is dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects community diversity. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, BAME communities, disabled people and young people.

Pre Employment Checks

• Proof of Right to Work
• References from current and previous employers
• Proof of Qualifications relevant to the role
• DBS Check (criminal record)
• Proof of Manchester Residency (if required)
• Police Vetting (if required)
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance (if required)
• Driving Licence (if role requires driving)

Additional Information

We will make necessary adaptations to support you in performing the duties. If a task proves unachievable, we will consider redesigning parts of the role.