06/05/2026
Vacancy: Facilities Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part time job offered on a 16-hour variable contract with the opportunity for additional hours should the business require it.
The hourly rate will be the national living wage depending on age. The hours of work will be evenings and weekends with some daytimes when needed to cover holidays.
The Role and Responsibilities
As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining consistent standards across the village hall. Working independently at times, you will ensure our working environment is safe, clean and fit for purpose for clients.
Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as front of house representative for clients and taking telephone calls for bookings including messages.
• Identifying issues relating to hygiene, health & safety, cleanliness and building presentation
• Working behind the bar and serving in the café.
• Carry out basic maintenance and low-level repairs where appropriately skilled to do so. (e.g. light fittings, door handles, ground maintenance etc)
• Reporting defects, damage and maintenance issues to the Operations Manager
• Carrying out basic facilities tasks, including:
o Checking and maintaining cleanliness of all areas as required
o Monitoring consumables such as toiletries and cleaning supplies
o Carrying out statutory checks as and when required.
• Ensuring compliance with company standards, policies and health & safety requirements
• Above all providing a first-class customer service approach
What we are looking for
Essential:
• As the role involves the sale of alcohol applicants must be over 18 years of age
• Attention to detail and an ability to spot issues quickly
• Good communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• A good working knowledge of MS Word and basic level Excel.
Desirable:
• Experience in facilities, housekeeping, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Experience working with contractors or service providers.
• Experience of serving in a bar whilst complying with licensing regulation 2003. Full training will be given
What to Expect
• An enhanced DBS will be carried out by the Parish Council before commencement
• Training will be provided to achieve Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification.
• Health and safety training will be provided along with First Aid and other necessary training.
• The chance to join a local business that puts residents first and provide a varied and stimulating work environment.
For further details please contact Mr Richard Adshead, Operations Manager on [email protected] or 01536 723064
To apply - Send a covering letter, your C.V. along with names and details of two referees to the above address or alternatively you can hand these in at the village hall.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 13th May 5 p.m.
