Site Facilities Officer

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

Job details

To support the Facilities Management Team in providing a facilities management service to HDC's corporate premises, including:

To support the Facilities Management Team to ensure compliance with all regulations and legislative responsibilities associated with HDC's corporate premises. For example: Legionella, Asbestos, Fire Safety

To ensure health & safety checks, including fire alarm testing, legionella flushing testing, emergency light testing, and site safety/security checks, are carried out regularly at HDC's corporate premises.

To maintain the safety and welfare of customers and staff within the corporate premises.

To ensure all parts of Pathfinder House are made safe and secure when not in use and be responsible for the opening and closing of the premises.

To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout Pathfinder House, assisting as necessary with the clearance of refuse.

To carry out minor repairs and maintenance issues within the corporate premises as necessary.

To maintain a high degree of customer care whilst dealing with the public and staff at all times.

To be responsible for setting up meeting rooms and civic events at Pathfinder House.

To provide First Aid as and when required whilst on shift.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

Working for the council

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work life balance.