Facilities Management Officer - Kielder Salmon Centre - 19058
1
North East
Newcastle
Various
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Facilities Management
£23,963 pro-rata
We’re looking for an experienced Facilities Management Officer at our Kielder Salmon Centre to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective range of Facilities Services to provide a safe, well maintained, legally compliant and productive workplace.
Tasks could include:
• Administration, compliance checks and required recording of electrical, gas, fire and water systems
• Work with our internal partners at the Environment Agency to delivery procurement, and planning for safe management of contractors visiting site.
• Deliver our Internal Environmental management delivery and checks.
• Support with delivery of construction project at the Salmon Centre.
• Working with internal partners and contractors deliver our carbon net zero strategy.
• Work with the team to support Salmon, Trout, Pearl mussel and other species rearing of these species to the highest standards
• As part of the team provide standby cover/key holder responsibilities for the site .
• Assist with general maintenance and cleaning of the grounds and buildings to maintain a great working environment.
As part of the team , you will be provided with some basic fish husbandry training in order to occasionally assist the wider team, though no experience in this is required other than a willingness to learn!
Tasks could include:
• Administration, compliance checks and required recording of electrical, gas, fire and water systems
• Work with our internal partners at the Environment Agency to delivery procurement, and planning for safe management of contractors visiting site.
• Deliver our Internal Environmental management delivery and checks.
• Support with delivery of construction project at the Salmon Centre.
• Working with internal partners and contractors deliver our carbon net zero strategy.
• Work with the team to support Salmon, Trout, Pearl mussel and other species rearing of these species to the highest standards
• As part of the team provide standby cover/key holder responsibilities for the site .
• Assist with general maintenance and cleaning of the grounds and buildings to maintain a great working environment.
As part of the team , you will be provided with some basic fish husbandry training in order to occasionally assist the wider team, though no experience in this is required other than a willingness to learn!
Located in the stunning and remote area around Kielder Water, Northumberland National Park, our Salmon Centre provides an excellent education centre alongside a working salmon and sea trout fish hatchery.
Not including this post, the Centre is the full time base for three friendly and passionate members of staff who rear our fish, and manage our pioneering Pearl Mussel Programme.
They are supported by our wider Fisheries and Biodiversity Teams based in our Newcastle Office.
Not including this post, the Centre is the full time base for three friendly and passionate members of staff who rear our fish, and manage our pioneering Pearl Mussel Programme.
They are supported by our wider Fisheries and Biodiversity Teams based in our Newcastle Office.
This post requires a Facilities Management practitioner with office and/or depot based experience who will be happy getting involved in a broad range of site management tasks.
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) and proven ability and/or knowledge of:
- Facilities Management or similar, Health & Safety, Premises Maintenance and Internal Environmental Management
- Compliance regulations for premises
- Building relationships with customers, customer service and effective resolution of issues
- Managing contractors, suppliers and stakeholders, understanding their activities and how these fit with organisational goals and reputation
- Local project management
- Monitoring & providing property performance reports
- Creation and implementation of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule
- Excellent communication and team working skills.
- A full and valid UK Drivers Licence
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) and proven ability and/or knowledge of:
- Facilities Management or similar, Health & Safety, Premises Maintenance and Internal Environmental Management
- Compliance regulations for premises
- Building relationships with customers, customer service and effective resolution of issues
- Managing contractors, suppliers and stakeholders, understanding their activities and how these fit with organisational goals and reputation
- Local project management
- Monitoring & providing property performance reports
- Creation and implementation of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule
- Excellent communication and team working skills.
- A full and valid UK Drivers Licence
Please be aware that this post will be based at the Centre full time, which is near Kielder Village. If you would like to discuss the details of the role, please contact our Hatchery Manager, Richard Bond - richard.bond@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held virtually the week commencing 4 October 2021.
Interviews will be held virtually the week commencing 4 October 2021.
26/09/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
For a period of up to 12 months
Customer Service Provision
Please give an example of when and how have you ensured that all soft Facilities Management services are provided economically, effectively and in a professional manner to satisfy identified business needs.
Sustainability and Environmental Performance
When have you identified and delivered on environmental improvements covering the running of the premises and related contracts of your employer?
Building Legislation, Codes, Directives and Regulatory Issues
Please describe how you have applied up to date knowledge of current and forthcoming regulatory requirements.
Works in Teams
Please describe a time when you have worked cooperatively as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
Valid UK Driving Licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.