Facilities Officer
Property Services Department
Salary £13.45 per hour. £25,877 per annum
Full Time, 37 hours per week
We are looking for a practical, reliable and customer-focused Facilities Officer to help provide an effective and efficient caretaking service across Queens Buildings, Worksop Town Hall and Retford Town Hall. The role supports the smooth running, safety, security and presentation of civic and office buildings used by staff, visitors, members of the public and external hirers.
About the role
As Facilities Officer, you will assist with the day-to-day caretaking and facilities support required across Council buildings. This will include preparing function rooms for Council, civic and private events, setting up ancillary equipment, helping with refreshments for meetings and training courses, and carrying out associated cleaning duties.
You will also support the security and safe operation of the buildings by maintaining a visible presence, opening and closing buildings as required, assisting with deliveries, moving and repairing office furniture, supporting civic and official occasions, and undertaking cleaning or emptying tasks not covered by external contracts.
The post also includes duties such as checking water systems, providing cover for courier duties when required, and carrying out caretaking functions at Worksop and Retford facilities. You will be expected to work in line with the Council’s Health and Safety responsibilities, policies and procedures, and the post is employed under NJC Conditions of Service for Local Government Services.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone with experience of providing caretaking services in an office or civic environment, along with experience of supporting building health and safety and security. Experience of supervisory or administrative duties would also be beneficial.
You should have knowledge of managing health and safety issues, alongside an understanding of testing safety equipment in relation to fire safety and knowledge of equality and diversity legislation.
You must hold a full and clean driving licence and have good literacy and numeracy skills. A basic first aid qualification would be desirable.
Key skills and qualities
The successful candidate will be able to:
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Carry out minor repair works, including basic electrical, joinery and plumbing maintenance.
- Use basic ICT and Microsoft Office.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, visitors and members of the public.
- Provide a courteous and helpful customer-focused service.
- Use common sense and practical problem-solving skills.
- Work well as part of a team while taking responsibility for their own duties.
- Lead by example and help motivate others when required.
- Assist with room set-up and the movement of office furniture.
Working pattern
The role requires flexibility and a willingness to work a shift system, including early mornings and evenings. Flexibility to respond to emergency call-outs in out-of-hours situations and alarms is desirable.
Why apply?
This is a varied and practical role where no two days are the same. You will play an important part in keeping key Council buildings safe, secure, welcoming and ready for use by staff, visitors and the wider community.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact
[email protected] or (01909) 533 533.
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
Please see attachments to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what its like to work for the council.
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About The Council
Interested in joining our team?
To Apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council, upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and achievements.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.
If you need any help with your application, contact us at
[email protected] or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.
Closing date: 1 September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: 11 September 2026
