Job Description

We are excited to share an opportunity for you to join the Facilities Management team at Canterbury City Council as a Facilities Assistant




We are about to open a newly refurbished office in the centre of Canterbury and need a Facilities Assistant to join our team In the role you will be part of a small team responsible for keeping our corporate buildings across the Canterbury district comfortable and secure making a real difference to those who use them You'll work a shift pattern to cover opening and closing of the offices

What's in it for you?

Salary of 26,513.11

Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You'll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You'll also have the option to buy more annual leave. We do not work on Bank Holidays. A fantastic local government pension scheme. We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role. Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time. An easier commute: free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme. Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.

About this job:

This role will be working





Here's what you'll get up to:


You'll make sure the building is opened, closed and secure at the required times You'll provide an out of hours keyholding service for some of our corporate buildings You'll be supporting everyday care and maintenance of corporate buildings, including checking outside spaces, checking compliance and carrying out any minor repairs You'll be providing a porterage service to distribute equipment, mail and other items You'll assist with setting up meeting rooms to ensure that they are clean, tidy and ready fo ruse and that audio visual equipment is in good working order

Working pattern:

Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays with a requirement to be available for out of hours keyholding call outs This is a full time role working 37 hours per week*
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You'll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You'll also have the option to buy more. Contract type: 1 year fixed term

About you, the ideal candidate for the job:

Your knowledge


Understanding of Health and Safety and relevant building legislation Up to date knowledge of safe working and manual handling practises Awareness of security issues around opening and closing public buildings particularly during early morning/evening times Knowledge of security systems Driving routes in the Canterbury district




Experience


Working as part of a team in a similar environment Opening and closing buildings and ensuring they are secure Operating security systems Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs both inside and outside buildings in an office and public environment




Skills


Able to plan own workload and work on own initiative including prioritising urgent requests Understanding when to escalate issues Basic DIY skills Able to carry heavy items and move furniture safely Able to communicate with a range of building users from members, tenants, the public and staff at all levels Current full driving license Basic PC skills




Your qualifications


Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

So, if this Facilities Assistant job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the "Apply Online" button and create your account to begin your application form.

For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it's like to work for Canterbury City Council's Facilities Management team, please contact Dave Cheesman by emailing david.cheesman@canterbury.gov.uk. Dave is our Corporate Facilities Officer and very much welcomes your email.





Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 29 July 2025.

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