Salary: £25,583 - £25,989
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days per week consisting of 4 weekdays, 10am – 6pm, and 1 weekend day, 7am-3pm (weekend enhancements paid). Part time working weekend only considered, 10AM-6PM.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Taunton Town Council Depot, Taunton
Closing Date: Friday 10th July at 9am (Please apply via the Taunton Town Council website - download application form)
Are you looking for a hands-on role within a growing organisation that makes a real difference to our town? Taunton Town Council are seeking a pro-active Facilities Assistant to help keep our buildings and facilities safe, clean and welcoming for residents and visitors.
Main Purpose of Role:
To proactively undertake day to day cleaning tasks and light maintenance of Town Council premises, particularly public toilets and pavilions, plus other physical assets, directly relating to the Town Council’s goal of improving and maintaining standards of environmental and community safety, cleanliness and well-being within the Town.
Main Responsibilities and Key Tasks:
- Regularly carry out the unlocking/locking, cleaning, inspection and minor repairs of the public toilets, pavilions and other assets. Keep records of cleaning and inspections, address any minor damage and report any other damage as appropriate.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day functioning and cleanliness of the public toilets and their immediate surroundings so they are available and presented in best condition for use by the public
- Carry out routine planned maintenance and compliance tasks including, but not limited to: hot and cold water temperature checks; flushing of little used water outlets; emergency light visual functional checks; gas, water and electricity meter readings; etc.
- Identify areas of fly tipping and littering and remove or report where possible, reporting to the relevant outside body where fly tipped items or litter are hazardous or of greater size or volume than can be dealt with.
- Attend and/or assist with the delivery of town council events & activities and help set up equipment and furniture where necessary. Occasional evening & weekend working might be required.
- Always promote and uphold a positive image of the town council, forging good professional relationships with elected members and officers and providing a highly visible and approachable service to maximise opportunities for positive engagement.
If you are a motivated, friendly and adaptable individual who is committed to delivering the highest standard of customer service we look forward to receiving your application!
Please note that the successful candidate may be required to undergo a DBS process. This role requires the post holder to hold a valid full car driving license (Category B) with no more than six points on it.
To apply for the post, please visit our website www.taunton-tc.gov.uk and complete an application form. Please send your completed application to [email protected] by 9am on Friday 10th July 2026.
If you would like to request a paper copy of our application form, please email [email protected]
Some benefits of working for us:
- Work for a Town Council that strives to improve the quality of town life
- A work environment in a town location with excellent travel, bus and rail links
- Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A focus on learning and development opportunities for our employees, including a teambuilding programme
- Local Government Pension scheme, currently with a 22.3% employer contribution rate
- Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year increasing to 27 days after 2 years' service, and 30 days after 5 years' service, plus normal bank holidays. Please note these entitlements include 2 statutory days
- Long Service Awards starting from 5 years' service
- Additional Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
- Access to a central work car park
- Volunteering Leave
- Sick pay (in accordance with National Joint Councils agreed terms)
- Caring and compassionate employer, signatory of the Menopause Workplace Pledge, The Civility and Respect Pledge, The Charter for Compassion and The Armed Forces Covenant
Pay: £25,583.00-£25,989.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
