Facilities & Environmental Services – Facilities Assistant (Porter)

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Facilities Assistant to work within Solihull Council. This is a full time role, paying £13.65 p/h. Must have a full UK driving license and access to a car. 

Role Purpose

To undertake general facilities and security duties. This will include ensuring that various corporate buildings are open/closed at designated times in line with business needs, occupants comply with Health & Safety legislation, participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out procedures etc., receive and disseminate goods received, arrange, and oversee maintenance repairs, cleaning operations, waste removal, overseeing Contractors etc.

Undertake general DIY maintenance and repairs e.g., changing light bulbs, minor repairs, etc.

Role Responsibilities

To open & close various corporate buildings at designated times in line with the business needs of the Council and to be available for occasional access to buildings out of hours.

To carry out routine Health & Safety inspections, ensuring all security systems and procedures are adhered to.

Collection, verification and delivery of parcels and packages etc. throughout the buildings

Arrange for the delivery and distribution of supplies/products and the collection/removal of waste or unwanted items (e.g., paper, furniture, etc.)

To participate in staff relocations involving the transfer of furniture/ equipment and other ancillary tasks 

Monitoring of contractors whilst on site, their entry/exit and work undertaken whilst in the building to ensure that they comply with SMBC rules and procedures e.g., external cleaning staff, etc.

Litter pick, sweep and generally keep clear immediate access areas within the site boundary.

To participate in work rotas to ensure that the buildings are operated in accordance with business service needs.

To be contactable out-of-hours in case of emergency. (To carry a duty phone, if required).

The post holder will be required to wear a uniform and safety footwear that will be provided.

Computer literate e.g., Use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

To respond and answer to emails via the porters’ generic email address.

Such other duties that from time to time may be required which is commensurate with the grade of the post.

To assist and participate in any safety evacuation or other emergency in line with business continuity.

Assist in the routine maintenance of the buildings e.g., changing light bulbs, cleaning   shades and diffusers, undertaking minor repairs, emergency cleaning operations, etc.

Ensure that all toilets, kitchen areas, etc. are appropriately stocked

Undertake security patrols of the building (including out-of-hours, if required) to ensure that the buildings are always secure and to assist with emergency procedures e.g., fire activations and lift breakdowns.

Monitor and report accordingly car parking arrangements relating to the site.

To undertake the movement of furniture and equipment (e.g., staff office moves) as directed by managers/supervisors.

Any other appropriate duties as and when required

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