Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Officer
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00)
Salary: 13.47 per hour

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, delivering high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being an ethical, transparent, and people-focused organisation, committed to supporting both our clients and candidates.

About the Role

We are seeking a Facilities Officer to join Dorset Council's Facilities Management team based at County Hall, Dorchester. This temporary assignment has arisen to provide essential cover for a forecasted long-term absence within the team. The initial contract will be for 6 weeks, with the potential for extension depending on service requirements.

As a Facilities Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation, safety, security and compliance of Dorset Council's operational buildings. Working within a busy Facilities Management team, you will support a range of building services including health and safety checks, compliance testing, minor maintenance, office moves, mail distribution and access control management.

Key Responsibilities

Provide facilities management support across Dorset Council operational buildings.

Assist with the security and safety of council premises, including opening and locking buildings as part of a rota.

Respond to out-of-hours calls and emergencies when required.

Support emergency evacuation procedures, fire alarm testing, evacuation drills and legionella monitoring.

Assist with health and safety inspections and statutory compliance checks.

Manage the issue of staff ID badges and secure access systems.

Support incoming and outgoing mail services across operational sites.

Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Assist with office relocations, furniture moves and meeting room set-ups.

Act as a designated First Aider following training provided by Dorset Council.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience within facilities management, caretaking, maintenance, estates, property services or a similar operational environment.

Knowledge of health and safety procedures and building compliance requirements.

Ability to undertake basic maintenance and repair work.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.

Professional and courteous approach when dealing with colleagues, contractors and visitors.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.