Facilities Management Senior Assistant
Permanent
Grade 3 - £26,409 - £32,654 pro rata - Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 18.25 hours per week
To support the Facilities & Systems Management Team ensuring that the Library of Birmingham premises operate safely and smoothly.
* Providing general handyman repairs and support within the Library.
* Responding to jobs allocated by the Library’s own FM Helpdesk and FM Facts database.
* Performing tasks which include painting and decorating, repairs to fixtures and fittings, flooring, portering, housekeeping, and assistance with setup, configuration, and other equipment required for events held in the Library.
* Working at heights as required using steps or a cherry picker.
* Helping the Library maintain a safe and effective working environment and public spaces.
* Ability to perform general handyperson work to a good standard and work effectively with external contractors.
* Providing portering services and following safe manual handling procedures.
* Overseeing loading bay operations ensuring Health and Safety through good housekeeping and acting as a Banksman as required.
* Supporting Community Library van service by helping to sort books to load onto and off vehicles as required.
* Ability to work flexibly and change work patterns as needed and sometimes at short notice to meet changing priorities.
* Providing driver cover to the Community Library Van Driver Service for leave cover with occasional requirement to drive a 4.5 tonne LGV vehicle to undertake deliveries of books.
* Manual handling skills able to load and move crates of books on and off vehicles using a sack truck and tail lift.
* Ideally possessing a current and valid Driving Licence Category C although those with Category B will be considered.
For any informal enquiries please contact: Lee Mills on lee.mills@birmingham.gov.uk.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining, and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Closing date 10th February 2025 at 23.59.
Ref: BCC2719
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
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