Facilities Assistant

East Sussex County Council


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Eastbourne
Contract type: Full time

Can you work as part of a modern, innovative and customer focused FM team, if so, we are looking for a Facilities Assistant to help deliver the Facilities Management Services for East Sussex County Council

You will be joining a highly motivated and fast paced team and will assist in raising the profile of Facilities Management services in our corporate buildings.

Below are some of the duties to be fulfilled. You will be required to oversee:


  • contractors,
  • building security
  • postal requirements
  • reception duties
  • assist the –
  • mobile maintenance operatives,
  • courier service,
  • and switchboard cover
  • whilst ensuring workplace delivery, statutory building check completion and workplace Health and Safety compliance as part of the Controller of Premises duties.
  • You will also be the first point of call for other FM issues and enquiries.

    You will be part of a joined up cohesive team, to deliver high quality FM services to a safety compliant workplace.

    This role will offer an exciting opportunity to work in one of our corporate hubs to ensure the fulfilment of statutory duties.

    We are looking for candidates who:


  • Are Reliable
  • Able to work in a frontline capacity
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Are fully competent in all aspects building compliance and controller of premises duties
  • You will be joining a highly motivated and fast paced team and will assist in raising the profile of Facilities Management services in our corporate buildings. You will also be the first point of call for other FM issues and enquiries. You will be part of a joined up cohesive team, to deliver high quality FM services to a safety compliant workplace.

    To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

    Interviews will be held via Teams, date to be confirmed.

    We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our

    For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Amanda Lee, Facilities Manager 07714839547 to request a MS teams call or phone call.

    For work that makes a difference

    Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

    Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

    Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

    If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

    If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

    Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

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