We have an exciting opportunity for Facilities Operative to join us! This is a full-time, permanent office based role with a salary of £25,706 - £27,306 per annum. About us: The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Facilities Operative to join our Property Services team. The Role: Reporting to the Facilities Operations Lead, you will support the day-to-day operation of civic and corporate buildings across the borough, helping to ensure they remain safe, welcoming and operational for staff, residents, councillors and visitors. This is a varied, hands on and public facing role involving room setups, building checks, post duties, safety support and general soft facilities management tasks. You will work as part of a wider facilities rota supporting civic, ceremonial and corporate functions across council buildings. Your role will involve: Opening and securing council buildings and carrying out basic safety and building checks Setting up rooms and supporting meetings, civic functions and events Supporting post room, delivery and consumables duties across council buildings Assisting residents, visitors and staff with enquiries and wayfinding Supporting building safety arrangements including fire alarm checks and emergency procedures What we are looking for: Experience working in a facilities, caretaking, building support or customer facing environment A reliable and flexible approach with the ability to work as part of a rota system Good communication and customer service skills Ability to work independently and use initiative when responding to operational issues Ability to undertake physical duties including lifting, moving and room setup activities independently What we offer: 32 days annual leave Officed based working role with, with regular satellite site attendance required across the borough Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision Free employee parking close to the offices Give As You Earn scheme Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Interview dates: 16 – 19 June 2026 If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Gary Ellis, Corporate Estates and Facilities Manager on gary.ellis@rbwm.gov.uk