Facilities officer Work, Jobs in South Petherton, Som (with Salaries)

Facilities Officer
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- English
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quality Control Officer (Sample Processing and Incoming Goods)
ADM —Lopen
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Mobile Response Officer
OCS Group —Yeovil
- £13.45 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Driving
- Communication skills
Facilities Quality, Project and Training Officer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Quality Assurance Officer Batch Release
ADM —Lopen
- Continuous improvement
Facilities Support Officer
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- £13,521 a year
- Part-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
11d
Area Relief Officer
OCS Group —Yeovil
- £13.53 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Driving
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Area Support Officer
OCS Group —Yeovil
- £14 an hour
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
4d
Site Protection Officer
Mitie —Templecombe
- £17.65 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Employee discount
Security Officer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Administrative Assistant
Lyme Regis Town Council —Lyme Regis
- £13.47 - £14.13 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Accounting
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
7d
Prisoner Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Yeovil
- £24,596 - £27,180 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Security Officer
Mitie —Crewkerne
- £14.30 an hour
- Overtime
- Employee discount
Native Invertebrate Project Officer (Devon)
Wildwood Trust —Ottery Saint Mary
- £27,000.00 - £27,000.01 a year
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Retail Area Support Officer
OCS Group —Yeovil
- £13.10 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
Quick apply
10d
Retail Security Officer
Bardwood —Yeovil
- £13.10 an hour
- Full-time
Quick apply
13d
Security Supervisor
OCS Group —Bridgwater
- £13.53 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Security Officer
OCS Group —Bridgwater
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
Quick apply
7d
Retail Regional Security Officer
OCS Group —Taunton
- £14 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Travel
- Communication skills
5d
Retail Security Officer
OCS Group —Bridgwater
- £13.10 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
10d

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Facilities Officer

Somerset Council -
Yeovil

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Job details

£25,185 - £25,989 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Driving Licence
NEBOSH
GCSE
English
Microsoft Office
IT

Full job description

Date: 10 Jul 2026

Location: Yeovil, GB, BA20 2HT

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Company: Somerset Council

Facilities Officer

Salary: Grade 14 - £ £25,185 to £25,989 per annum

Closed: 20 July 2026

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping environments safe, compliant and running smoothly?

As a Facilities Officer with Somerset Council, you will play a hands-on, essential role in ensuring a diverse portfolio of buildings – from offices to community spaces – remain safe, secure, and fit for purpose. This is a role where no two days are the same, combining technical checks, problem-solving and front-facing customer support. Working with Somerset Council means being part of a supportive, purpose-driven organisation that directly serves local communities, giving you the opportunity to make a real and visible difference every day.

Role Summary

This role supports the safe and effective operation of Somerset Council’s corporate and commercial buildings by carrying out statutory compliance checks and ensuring health and safety requirements are met. Working as part of the Corporate Landlord function, the Facilities Officer is responsible for monitoring building conditions, identifying risks, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to maintain compliance and reduce potential hazards.

The role provides on-site oversight of premises and equipment, maintains accurate compliance records, responds to incidents, and supports day-to-day facilities management activities. Through these duties, it contributes to maintaining safe, functional environments that enable services across Somerset Council to operate effectively.

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities

Undertake statutory compliance checks across multiple sites, including fire alarms, emergency systems, water safety, and general health and safety requirements
Maintain accurate records of compliance checks, defects, and remedial actions using systems such as Civica and B-Safe
Identify, assess, and respond to health and safety issues, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution
Support incident response, including fire, security, and emergency situations, acting as Fire Marshall where required
Manage building security including keyholding, alarm systems, access control, and CCTV monitoring
Liaise with contractors, ensuring safe access, correct documentation (RAMS/work permits), and completion of works
Provide front-facing customer service to staff, stakeholders, tenants, and members of the public
Carry out basic maintenance tasks and support the day-to-day running of facilities
Manage administrative tasks such as purchase orders, invoice processing, and internal service support
Travel between sites regularly and work independently to manage inspections and workload effectively
Support sustainability initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of facilities services

What We’re Looking For – Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Competent in the use of MS Office; Data input experience; Relevant IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation, retrieval and presentation of data and information
6 months experience in similar health and safety related role
Current driving licence (Car)
Good GCSE Grades (A-C) in Maths and English
Articulate – ability to communicate clearly and to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) as well as good interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable and Commitment and enthusiasm
Self-motivated and self-aware
High level of accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to work independently as well as team player
Confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
Flexibility to travel to other offices with short notice

Desirable

IOSH Qualification and/or NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Certificate NVQ2/3 in Administration
IWFM Level 3 Facilities Management or equivalent

Additional Information

28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
22 hours per week - Working arrangements vary depending on site requirements and may include shift patterns, flexible working hours, and providing cover across different functions.
A generous benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance and ongoing development

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Craig Mellow, Area Facilities Manager at [email protected]

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Facilities Officer

Quality Control Officer (Sample Processing and Incoming Goods)

Mobile Response Officer

Facilities Quality, Project and Training Officer

Quality Assurance Officer Batch Release

Facilities Support Officer

Area Relief Officer

Area Support Officer

Site Protection Officer

Security Officer

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Prisoner Custody Officer

Security Officer

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Retail Security Officer

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Security Officer

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