Building Facilities Assistant

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Building Facilities Assistant (18/646)

Dumfries

£14,662.50 - £14,950

Come and join our award-winning team of the ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning 2022 and the APSE Building Cleaning Innovation Award 2023

We will train you to be part of our dynamic and reactive customer facing Building Facilities team to provide essential janitorial and cleaning tasks in our local buildings.

We need someone that can work within a small team, work independently, and be self-motivated.

The post holder will provide duties to support our Maintenance and Repair Service within empty residential properties, ensuring properties are of a satisfactory standard for new tenants. You will support the Maintenance and Repair Service in undertaking property safety checks, general cleaning and some porterage tasks. You will have Health and Safety responsibilities and recognise your duty to client liaison.

You are required to be flexible and highly motivated to provide a high-quality support service of Building Facilities and cleaning services. You will be approachable while working in a proactive, organised, and methodical manner.

We will provide you with training in, cleaning tasks, use of equipment and chemicals, and general health and safety.

We will provide you with training in cleaning tasks, use of equipment and chemicals, and general health and safety.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

You will work 25 hours per week. 52.14 weeks per year. Times of work will be discussed at the interview.

Good communication skills are essential.

Benefits Include:

Competitive annual leave allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Personal Training Plan

All necessary PPE supplied

Career Progression Opportunities

If you would prefer to a paper application form, call 01387 271112 to request one.

Contact Details:

Email: Mary.Fox@dumgal.gov.uk

Contact: 07721113156