SLA12786 - Facilities Assistant

Job Description

Location: Hamilton Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton

Number of posts: 3

Hours: 37 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Includes evenings, weekends and Public Holidays (see attached indicative shift pattern)

Duration: Fixed term until 27 September 2024

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Facilities Assistant to provide a range of services to ensure the smooth operation of our facilities in Hamilton Town House. You will be required to assist at events, to set up equipment for functions and to undertake cleaning duties.

You must be able to work evenings, weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of our events schedule.

Shift patterns are a mixture of early shifts (7.30 - 15.30), day shifts (9.00 - 17.00) and late shifts (tend to start approximately 15.00 and finish only when the event is complete).

We are looking for a flexible individual with customer service experience. The post will involve working shifts in the evenings, at weekends and on public holidays.

Please note applicants must be 18 years of age or older in order to comply with Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

Requirements

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Applications online

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South Lanarkshire Council /South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are Equal Opportunities employees and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council /South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

To undertake cleaning and gritting duties within the building complex and surrounding grounds as required.

To assist with the setting up of equipment, tables, chairs etc for meetings/conferences/ receptions, attending and assisting at these functions and operation of various alarm systems.

To maintain high hygiene standards.

Ensure customers comfort and welfare during events.

Assist in the event of an emergency and evacuation of the premises.

Open and close the building, ensuring access for authorised personnel and visitors, carrying out regular inspections, and monitoring and operation of various alarm systems.

To be the contact for emergencies within the building e.g. lift breakdowns.

The Individual

Please note applicants must be 18 years of age or older in order to comply with Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.