Facilities Maintenance Support

Permanent

Grade B - £28,598 - £34,434 (pro rata)

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 18.25 hours per week

Onsite Role

To support the Facilities & Systems Management Team ensuring that the Library of Birmingham premises operate safely and smoothly.

Providing general handyman repairs and support within the Library
Responding to jobs allocated by the Library’s own FM Helpdesk and FM Facts database.
Performing tasks which include painting and decorating, repairs to fixtures and fittings, flooring, portering, housekeeping and assistance with setup, configuration, and other equipment required for events held in the Library.
Working at heights as required using steps or a cherry picker.
Helping the Library maintain a safe and effective working environment and public spaces.
Ability to perform general handyperson work to a good standard and work effectively with external contractors
Providing portering services and follow safe manual handling procedures
Overseeing loading bay operations ensuring Health and Safety through good housekeeping and acting as a Banksman as required.
Supporting Community Library van service by helping to sort books to load onto and off vehicles as required.
Ability to work flexibly and change work patterns as needed and sometimes at short notice to meet changing priorities
Providing driver cover to the Community Library Van Driver Service for leave cover with occasional requirement to drive a 4.5 tonne LGV vehicle to undertake deliveries of books.
Manual handling skills able to load and move crates of books on and off vehicles using a sack truck and tail lift
Ideally possessing a current and valid Driving Licence Category C although those with Category B will be considered
There is a requirement to deliver and collect library books, where needed, from community libraries within the city and the ability to drive a van with tail lift is essential

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Job Description and Person Specification

“Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.”