Facilities Operative

Riverside Leisure Centre is Chelmsford City Council's flagship leisure facility, offering a variety of sporting activities where there is something for everyone. Every member of staff plays their role, working within a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well motivated individual to work as part of a team to support the general maintenance, and repair of the Centre, including plant and equipment. Duties will include responding to maintenance related emergencies and general repairs and facility checks as well as assisting the Facilities Manager and Maintenance team.

Applicants must have experience of maintaining mechanical and/or electrical equipment along with the use of hand tools. A related qualification or apprenticeship would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be required to work 2 days a week, on a rota basis. Shifts may include weekday or weekends, with occasional evenings and some late nights, so flexibility is a must. If you would like further information regarding working hours, please email riverside@chelmsford.gov.uk.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.