Facilities Assistant/ Building Control Officer

Facilities Assistant/ Building Control Officer

Requisition ID: 10542

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Building Control Officer to join our National Highways Account in National Highways, Woodlands Manton Lane Manton Industrial Estate Bedford MK41 7LW. This role will be based on site.

The salary is £14.12 per hour.

The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week - 06:45 am - 15:45 pm or 11:15 am - 19:00 pm (rotating shifts).

What you will do:

• Administration functions - using all Microsoft Office programmes
• Communication with suppliers via email and telephone
• Conduct daily site checks and log action findings
• Prepare and process site paperwork for the attending Engineers/Operatives to undertake PPMs and reactive works
• Responsible for first line implementation of reactive events such as Fire Alarm activation, power outages and emergency maintenance callouts
• Ensure the premises Health and Safety and COSHH compliance aspects are upheld
• React and execute any general repairs and maintenance duties when required or requested
• General maintenance to both building and grounds including sweeping, cleaning, waste management, stocking of tea stations and toilet facilities, monitoring and maintaining stationery levels and winter gritting

What you will bring:

• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, filing and record keeping
• Communication competency: verbal, email generation, telephonic with a teamwork mindset
• Good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH requirements within a building environment
• Knowledge and ability to undertake basic building maintenance, handyman, security or janitorial duties

This role will require a BPSS security clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with potential for yearly reviews
• Career growth, advancement opportunities to roles such as Facilities Team Leader
• Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy additional days
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits, including insurance options, Cycle2Work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Exclusive discounts via an online portal for retailers, healthcare and more
• Community giving: two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising
• Family friendly policies for new parents or carers of dependants
• Membership of Affinity Networks supporting diverse communities within Amey

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. As a disability confident leader, we guarantee an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. Contact our recruitment team at for any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process.