Facilities Assistant - Uttlesford District Council Saffron Waldon, Essex Part-Time, Temporary 20 Hours per Week £13.69 PAYE / £17.53 Umbrella Closing Date: Monday 6th April 2026. Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be support Uttlesford District Council in recruiting a Facilities Assistant on an initial 2-month contract. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site only. Location: Uttlesford District Council, Council Offices London Road Saffron Walden CB11 4ER Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday, 08:30am-13:30pm Role Purpose: To assist the Facilities Manager and in their absence take responsibility for all the following functions following recommended Health and Safety Procedures. Key Responsibilities: Opening and closing of the London Road Office. Setup Microphones and laptops for meetings. To assist in running a bar/refreshment when required. To direct caterers when necessary, at various locations. As directed, to keep the Civic Suite in readiness for meetings, liaising with hirers and providing necessary equipment and arranging for the delivery of refreshments as ordered. Be able to evacuate visitors including disabled using 'evacuchair' in emergencies. To be able to operate all security systems and plant equipment including: Security Alarms and time switches Fire Extinguishers Heating and radiators Evac Chair Ventilation system Induction Loop and sound system Various electrical equipment needed in the Civic Suite To direct contractors and advise where appropriate To assist with moving furniture and equipment when necessary. To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be within the competence of the post holder What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via Working for Essex website. If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk