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Facilities Officer

This is a key role within our Facilities Team, helping us to look after our 16th century home at Wiston House, making sure it is safe, secure and able to host guests from around the world.

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The role

To work within the Facilities team, ensuring the successful operational delivery of Wilton Park. The role will be to provide a range of customer orientated, building related support, including reactive and preventative maintenance.

Key responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and delivery of in-house planned preventative maintenance, facilities related housekeeping, waste management and recycling services, as appropriate
  • Carry out reactive repairs and maintenance tasks via the in-house Helpdesk system, including minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical and building and decorating tasks
  • Carry out installation of small appliances and machinery, non-specialised painting, and refurbishment and restoration duties as appropriate
  • Monitor the building and surrounding outside areas daily
  • Ensure safe handling and storage of facilities related deliveries and supplies and that storage areas are clean, tidy and free from obstruction
  • Ensure safe and appropriate recycling of all waste materials using the appropriate waste compacting machinery, ensuring recycling is segregated into correct areas
  • Proactively undertake and maintain appropriate records of scheduled maintenance tasks ensuring completion of all tasks on the maintenance check list (daily, weekly, monthly etc)
  • Work with external contractors, supporting them regarding access to areas on site, and having knowledge of the buildings, site and our building services
  • Support colleagues as required with the setup and breakdown of public rooms and offices, including delivery of materials to and from designated storage areas using appropriate transport
  • Always work in a safe and healthy manner, complying with health and safety requirements and standard operating procedures
  • Assist in keeping roads, entrances and exits clear of snow and ice as required

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