Facilities Officer

• Directorate:Corporate Services 
• Pay Level: 4, £28,839- £30,672 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week 
• Location: Corporate & Community Buildings (fully onsite)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced
• Number of hires: 2

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 18th November 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 30th November 2026.

What you’ll be doing: 

Enjoy practical work, solving day-to-day problems and providing excellent customer service? We are recruiting two Facilities Officers to help keep the Council’s community and corporate buildings safe, secure, welcoming and ready for use. This hands-on role will suit applicants with building management experience who enjoy varied responsibilities and working directly with building users.

As a first point of contact for customers, visitors and colleagues, including during emergencies, you will provide a responsive, customer-focused service.

Your key activities will include:

• Acting as a key holder, opening and securing buildings, and carrying out routine patrols of buildings and external areas.
• Completing scheduled health, safety, security and fire checks, identifying hazards and taking appropriate action to keep building users safe.
• Monitoring cleaning, repairs and maintenance, carrying out cleaning when required, and undertaking minor maintenance.
• Setting up rooms and supporting office and accommodation moves, including lifting and transporting furniture and equipment safely.
• Providing basic first aid cover and assisting with emergency responses.
• Covering reception and post room duties, and supporting civic duties where required, including mace bearing and mayoral activities, as required.

Training and practical experience will help you develop your skills and support repairs, maintenance and compliance work across the Council’s property portfolio.

You will work 37 hours per week on a shift rota across Council buildings in Slough, with deployment determined by service needs rather than a fixed location. This is an on-site role with no hybrid working.

Shifts vary between 7am and 1am, Monday to Sunday, and include regular evening, weekend and bank holiday working. You will also be required to participate in an emergency call-out rota providing cover throughout the year, including out-of-hours support. A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business use are essential for travel between sites. A 10% shift allowance will be paid in addition to the basic salary in recognition of these working arrangements.

Our Council: 

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives. 

What we offer: 

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged. 

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached. 

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: 

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service. 
• The Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality. 
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services 
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work. 

Accessibility and Support:  

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [email protected]. 

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond. 

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive. 

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Right to Work and Checks: 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. 

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council  

Our 8 Core Skills  

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview. 

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How to Apply: 

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We look forward to hearing from you! 

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