Neway is seeking a Facilities Management Officer to join our client based with Somerset Council.
This role is starting asap, working 37 hours a week, initially for a 3 month contract that is likely to be extended.
This role is part of a team of staff responsible for ensuring that the buildings managed as part of the Corporate Landlord function (currently in excess of 140 buildings) are fit for purpose and meet minimum legal and corporate requirements in terms of Health and Safety.
The Facilities Management team has responsibility for over 140 corporate and commercial multi let buildings as well as providing quality assurance and support to service managed sites such as Leaving care establishment, H2I homes and educational residential buildings. The Facilities Officer needs to be familiar with all buildings in their area, including access arrangements, tenants, the type of service being provided, testing procedures and times. These buildings vary in size and complexity from multi let HQ sites to libraries, family centres, family time centres, registration offices, depots, crematoriums, pavilions, small offices etc. The Facilities Officer will also have the ability to travel to buildings outside of their area to carry out testing. Work is day to day routine and reactionary by nature but manages own workload, sites visits to make best use of time. Regular interaction with staff, contractors, and elected members and external agencies to pass and receive information.
Essential
• Good GCSE Grades (A-C) in Maths and English
• 6 months experience in similar health and safety related role
• Current driving licence (Car)