We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. If you are interested in leading from the front and making a difference, then this role within Facilities Management could be what you are looking for to take your career to the next step. Facilities Management are the operational estate property owners and operators, with circa 160 operational properties, 150 supported temporary accommodation units and a further 50 residential properties with further acquisitions in the pipeline. Our approach is always evolving, and we are looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual(s) to join us and make that difference.
Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
What is the job role?We are looking to recruit Facilities Officer(s) to help deliver our Housing & Homeless FM service.
As part of your role you will travel around our Housing portfolio carrying out site visits conducting health and safety checks, repairs and maintenance, grounds maintenance, cleaning and delivery of goods. You will also support contractor works and visits. You will ensure that void turnarounds are carried out ensuring that optimum occupancy can be maintained.
The hours of work for the role will be Monday – Friday operating on an alternating shift pattern. Week 1 0715 – 1515 / Week 2 1015 – 1815.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?To apply for this role:
You must have a good range of repair / maintenance skills and ability to use ICT systems
You must be confident that you are someone who can manage and work within a fast paced and diverse property portfolio, minimising void rates through efficient operation, preserving the fabric of the assets and make certain compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety.
Have a full driving licence
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date(s): WK/C 3rd March 2025
About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
