We are seeking a Facilities Technical Officer to ensure the effective management of cyclical services and reactive maintenance across Council-managed properties. You will safeguard the condition and compliance of housing assets, particularly across the Big 6 compliance areas: Gas, Electrical, Fire, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, and Lift Safety.
Responsibilities
Manage cyclical service schedules for plant, equipment, and building maintenance, and provide technical input for planned maintenance programmes.
Conduct regular inspections of buildings and communal areas, respond to reactive maintenance calls, and coordinate remedial works.
Oversee contractor performance, allocate follow-up works, raise work orders, and certify invoices.
Prepare and implement documentation aligned with CDM, COSHH, and statutory regulations, and maintain asset records to support compliance.
Ensure full compliance across Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Water Hygiene (Legionella), Asbestos Management, and Lift Safety (LOLER).
Produce progress and performance reports, update the condition survey database, and assist in drafting contract documents.
Experience
Significant experience within a property environment and with property procedures.
Experience in the administration of records management and/or financial systems.
Desirable: Experience using Computer-Aided Drawing packages (AutoCAD, GIS), dealing with complex complaints, and assisting with building contract documentation.
Qualifications
Demonstrable knowledge of IT packages, web-based applications, Microsoft Office, and asset management software.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, numeracy, influencing, and negotiating skills.
Awareness of the Data Protection Act, confidentiality, and Freedom of Information.
Recognised qualification in Building Maintenance.
Additional Information
Working hours: 37 hours per week.
Full and current driving licence with use of own vehicle is essential
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