We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Support Worker /Facilities Management Officer at Blackpool Council. This is a Full-time role for the next 2 months, with the possibility of extension.
What is the role?
Blackpool Council's Property and asset Management team are looking for a Mobile Support Worker/ Facilities Management Officer to support the Portfolio Team in providing facility management / porter service at No 1 Bickerstaffe Square and at various locations.
What are your responsibilities?
- Movement of equipment, goods at various sites in a timely responsive and pro-active manner that meets the needs of the users of the buildings.
- Collection and delivery of post from / to the post room. Check stock levels and request necessary supplies using relevant software packages to ensure that equipment and materials are available to colleagues for service delivery.
- Fire safety checks at various sites - check the control panel to confirm it is operating normally. Weekly - undertake tests of the audible fire alarm system using different call points each week. Test emergency lighting. Report faults.
- Ensure that meeting rooms are set up for meetings, furniture set out, ICT working, flip charts in place, coffee machines, clean, stocked and operating correctly.
- Management of keys and access fobs, programming, deactivation, issue, order replacements (various sites) in liaison with other members of the team. lock and unlock buildings, as and when required.
What skills do you Need?
- Previous experience as a Mobile Support worker / facilities management Officer, ideally within a local authority, school or college.
- Ability to use IT systems and record information accurately.
- Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the public, and other members of staff.
- Current First Aid At Work Certificate (or willingness to work towards and complete within 12 months)
- BIFM Level 2 in Facilities Management or equivalent qualification
- Full UK Driving licence, and access to a vehicle.
Next Steps:
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