Location: The Hut, Wakefield
Pay: £14 Per hour PAYE inc Holiday | £17.96 Per hour Ltd Umbrella
Type: Full-time, Temporary
Hours: Monday – Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends
Driving licence essential for this position.
Service Care Solutions are seeking a proactive Facility Officer on behalf of a public sector client to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy community centre in Wakefield. This is a hands-on, customer-focused role with a strong emphasis on building management, community engagement, health & safety, and event coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operations and maintenance of a busy community centre.
- Act as the main point of contact for all building-related matters.
- Oversee bookings, set up event spaces, and support users during functions.
- Coordinate contractors, manage health & safety records, and ensure compliance with building regulations.
- Provide reception cover, customer service, and promote centre events across web and social media platforms.
- Perform manual tasks such as locking/unlocking premises, minor repairs, litter picking, and grounds maintenance.
- Minimum 4 GCSEs (including English and Maths) or 2 years in a similar facilities/customer-facing role.
- Strong knowledge of building maintenance and compliance.
- Experience in health & safety, financial processes (invoicing, banking), and customer service.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- First Aid and Professional Customer Care certifications.
- IOSH Managing Safely certification
- Familiarity with room booking or finance systems
- You will supervise one Centre Assistant.
- Manual handling and lone working required.
- A flexible, hands-on attitude is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable, community-minded individual looking to take ownership of a valued local facility.
If you are interested in this position, would like to know more or to apply, contact Prakash today by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967.
