Facilities Officer

Job Title: Facilities Officer

Location: Dorchester

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: £12.39p/h

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

As a Facilities Officer, working in Dorchester. The shifts are 37 hours per week which includes a rota of involving early starts (6:00am) and late finishes (19:00pm). Your role will be to support the day to day running of the Council's operational estate and the safety and security of staff. The suitable candidate will be versatile, adapting to the needs of the role.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Ensure security and safety of operational buildings.
• Review emergency procedures and be prepared for any out-of-hours call outs.
• Participate in health and safety inspections and compliance monitoring.
• Assist with ID badge issuance and access systems.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail for operational buildings.
• Address minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with office removals and furniture management.
• Attend training and be ready to act as a designated first aider.
• Remain flexible and responsive to operational needs throughout the day.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Driver's License and own vehicle deemed suitable via the council.
• DBS
• IT Literate
• Previous experience within a similar role; Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, or Facilities Officer.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.