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We are looking for an Assistant Attendant to work for the Facilities Management Team based in Ashington, Newbiggin and Bedlington areas.
The successful candidate will be a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and a range of practical and customer service skills.
The role can typically consist of DIY jobs, office moves (moving bulky items of furniture), sickness cover for Cleaners, carrying out alarm and other statutory testing, handing out and picking up staff documentation, meeting contractors on site, opening and locking up buildings and dealing with building users and staff members on a regular basis.
There are 2 x Part Time 15 hour positions, or 1 x 30 hour position based in the Ashington Family Hub, but supporting in the Newbiggin and Bedlington area. The working pattern is 6.30am -9.30am and 4pm-7pm, but there may be a requirement to work outside of these hours on an ad hoc basis.
Requirements of the job include physical fitness, some knowledge of health and safety issues and flexibility.
Why choose us?
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about NCC, please visit our website.
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
· 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).
· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
· Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
· Car leasing scheme.
Further Information:
To view a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the supporting documents attached.
Closing date: Friday 24th May 2024.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
