Location
Folkestone Road Depot, London Borough of Newham

Hours
36 hours per week
Building services cover is required between 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. You will be expected to work either between 8.00 a.m. – 4.15 p.m. (Shift 1) or 9.00 a.m. – 5.15 p.m. (Shift 2) to ensure adequate cover at all times.

Salary
£40,182 - £42,060 per annum

About the Role
You will join a high performing team committed to ensuring that the depot is fit for purpose and operates efficiently and effectively. Key responsibilities include porterage and delivery services, meeting and training room setup and clearance, general building administration duties, managing access control including production, amendment and deletion of staff ID cards, raising purchase orders, ensuring help calls for repairs and maintenance are raised via correct channels, dealing with building-related issues in the first instance, conducting daily inspections to identify urgent repairs, grounds maintenance and health and safety issues, liaising with customers, building occupiers and tenants to keep them updated on job progress, and procuring building materials and equipment for in-house repairs and maintenance.

Please note this is not a hybrid role and the postholder will be expected to attend site every day.

Additional Information
The London Borough of Newham is committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. Applications are considered on merit regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. The borough has important safeguarding responsibilities and appointments involving work with children, young people or vulnerable adults may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants should attach a supporting statement explaining in no more than two A4 sides how they meet the criteria for this role. Anonymised recruitment is practiced; please remove all personal information from uploaded documents.

The London Borough of Newham is located 5 miles east of London with excellent transport links including bus, tube, DLR and upcoming Crossrail services. The borough has a young population, vibrant arts and cultural scene, major shopping centres, and educational institutions including the University of East London.

Experience
Sound experience delivering high quality services to building occupiers. Experience working on a large site with multiple occupiers. Proven knowledge of managing buildings from a health and safety perspective. Experience managing a team including producing staff rotas, managing performance, motivating and developing staff.

About you
Good knowledge of Council Services to manage queries efficiently. Strong interpersonal and customer care skills as this is a customer-facing role. Ability to manage the in-house maintenance officer effectively.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in multi trades such as plumbing, carpentry, etc., are desirable but not essential.