Job Description

Facilities Assistant
Location: Chelmsley Wood, B37 5TN - multi-site role
Salary: 13.05 per hour PAYE
Contract: Initial 4-6 weeks with review - potential permanent opportunity available.
Hours: Monday to Friday - shift rota

All applicants must hold a Full UK Driving Licence, access to own vehicle and have Business Insurance as you will be required to open 6 buildings across 3 sites.

About the Role
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our Client, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, for a Facilities Assistant on a temporary basis.

The successful candidate will be a reliable and proactive Facilities Assistant to support the day-to-day operations across multiple sites, including Blue Bell building, Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre offices, Library, and Connect services. This is a varied, hands-on role requiring flexibility, initiative, and a strong focus on health and safety.

Shift Pattern
Rotational shifts - Monday to Friday:

• 7:00am - 3:00pm, 30-minute unpaid break
• 11:30am - 7:30pm, 30-minute unpaid break

Out of Hours Cover

• Participation in an out-of-hours emergency call rota (every 3 weeks)
• Attend site when required and assess situations with security
• Minimum of 3 hours paid per call-out when called out

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing of buildings across multiple sites
• Conducting regular building patrols
• Carrying out health & safety inspections and workplace compliance checks
• Identifying risks, hazards, and security concerns, escalating where necessary
• Raising jobs and liaising with external contractors for issue resolution
• Supporting the wider facilities team, including providing cover when required

Requirements

• Previous experience in a facilities, porter, caretaking, or security role
• Experience in environments such as shopping centres, schools, or public buildings is desirable
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices
• Ability to work independently and across multiple sites
• Full UK driving licence is essential - maximum 6 points
• Access to your own vehicle

What We Offer

• Opportunity for extension following initial 4-6 week period
• Training and development support provided
• Varied role across multiple locations

If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching.?