Job Description

Facilities Officer
37 hours per week, based in Preston
28,000 per annum
18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Think of yourself as the superhero of our buildings and fleet - and the friendly face behind our colleague service desk! One minute you're answering queries and solving problems, the next you're testing alarms or coordinating office moves. No two days are the same - and that's what makes it exciting!
What you will be doing in this role:

• Running our colleague service desk like a pro - first-line facilties and fleet support and speedy solutions.
• Keeping our buildings safe, secure, and in tip-top shape.
• Managing maintenance schedules and making sure everything works like clockwork.
• Administering fleet records and ensuring compliance.
• Occasionally stepping into reception to greet visitors with a winning smile.

What we are looking for in you:

• You'll be organised, friendly, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• You'll be a great communicator (you'll talk to everyone from contractors to colleagues and tenants).
• You'll need to be tech-savvy, with great MS Office skills.
• You'll have full driving licence, and a vehicle insured for business use (because you'll be on the move).
• You'll be flexible enough to handle the odd evening or weekend emergency.

Why work at Community Gateway?
We are a values-based organisation who truly care about our employees, their health, safety and wellbeing. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits - have a look at the attached leaflet for more information. Our holiday entitlement starts at 26 days plus bank holidays (including your birthday off and Christmas closure!).
We also offer a company-paid health cash plan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), enhanced sick pay and parental leave, reward and recognition scheme, wellbeing support, training and development, free parking and much more.
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
Working Arrangements
This role will be primarily based at our gorgeous dock-side offices with regular travel to our other sites around Preston.
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..
If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is Sunday 7th December 2025 at midnight with interviews held on Tuesday 16th December 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Skills Required