Facilities Officer

Job Title: Facilities Officer
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00)
Salary: £13.47 per hour

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role

We are seeking a Facilities Officer to join Dorset Council's Facilities Management team based at County Hall, Dorchester. This temporary assignment has arisen to provide essential cover for a forecasted long-term absence within the team. The initial contract will be for 6 weeks, with the potential for extension depending on service requirements.

As a Facilities Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation, safety, security and compliance of Dorset Council's operational buildings. Working within a busy Facilities Management team, you will support a range of building services including health and safety checks, compliance testing, minor maintenance, office moves, mail distribution and access control management.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide facilities management support across Dorset Council operational buildings.

· Assist with the security and safety of council premises, including opening and locking buildings as part of a rota.

· Respond to out-of-hours calls and emergencies when required.

· Support emergency evacuation procedures, fire alarm testing, evacuation drills and legionella monitoring.

· Assist with health and safety inspections and statutory compliance checks.

· Manage the issue of staff ID badges and secure access systems.

· Support incoming and outgoing mail services across operational sites.

· Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

· Assist with office relocations, furniture moves and meeting room set-ups.

· Act as a designated First Aider following training provided by Dorset Council.

Skills & Experience

· Previous experience within facilities management, caretaking, maintenance, estates, property services or a similar operational environment.

· Knowledge of health and safety procedures and building compliance requirements.

· Ability to undertake basic maintenance and repair work.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.

· Professional and courteous approach when dealing with colleagues, contractors and visitors.

· Excellent communication and customer service skills.

· A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates