We are excited to share an opportunity for you to join the Facilities Management team at Canterbury City Council as a Facilities Assistant. We are about to open a newly refurbished office in the centre of Canterbury and need a Facilities Assistant to join our team. In the role, you will be part of a small team responsible for keeping our corporate buildings across the Canterbury district comfortable and secure,e making a real difference to those who use them You’ll work a shift pattern to cover the opening and closing of the offices. What’s in it for you? Salary of £26,513 Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days' annual leave, which increases with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave. We do not work on Bank Holidays. A fantastic local government pension scheme. We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role. Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time. An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme. Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs. About this job: Here’s what you’ll get up to: You’ll make sure the building is opened, closed and secure at the required times You‘ll provide an out-of-hours keyholding service for some of our corporate buildings You’ll be supporting everyday care and maintenance of corporate buildings, including checking outside spaces, checking compliance and carrying out any minor repairs You’ll be providing a porterage service to distribute equipment, mail and other items. You’ll assist with setting up meeting rooms to ensure that they are clean, tidy and ready for use and that audio visual equipment is in good working order. Working pattern: Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays, with a requirement to be available for out-of-hours keyholding call-outs This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more. Contract type: 1-year fixed term About you, the ideal candidate for the job: Your knowledge Understanding of Health and Safety and relevant building legislation Up-to-date knowledge of safe working and manual handling practices Awareness of security issues around opening and closing public buildings, particularly during early morning/evening times Knowledge of security systems Driving routes in the Canterbury district Experience Working as part of a team in a similar environment Opening and closing buildings and ensuring they are secure Operating security systems Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs both inside and outside buildings in an office and public environment Skills Able to plan own workload and work on own initiative, including prioritising urgent requests Understanding when to escalate issues Basic DIY skills Able to carry heavy items and move furniture safely Able to communicate with a range of building users from members, tenants, the public and staff at all levels Current full driving license Basic PC skills Your qualifications Maths and English GCSE or equivalent So, if this Facilities Assistant job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form. For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Facilities Management team, please contact Dave Cheesman by emailing david.cheesman@canterbury.gov.uk. Dave is our Corporate Facilities Officer and welcomes your email. Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 29 July 2025.