Facilities Officer

Wirral Council is a valuesdriven organisation where employees are empowered to #BeTheDifference and help create fairer opportunities for residents. Set in one of the happiest and most scenic areas in the UK the Council offers an inspiring place to live and work with a strong commitment to supporting staff and delivering ambitious plans for the boroughs future. Joining Wirral Council means becoming part of a dedicated forwardthinking team that is truly valued and encouraged to thrive.

Facilities Officer

Full-time and part-time roles available.

About the role:

This is a workplace based key operational role and you will be an active part of a multi-disciplinary team across several sites.

You will support both staff & public service-delivery ensuring operational excellence by ensuring that our buildings are fit for purpose whilst being responsible for maintaining high standards of compliance cleanliness customer service and operational efficiency.

About the candidate:

Were looking for a motivated and flexible individual to help us ensure our buildings are safe efficient and welcoming for staff residents and service users.

In this role youll work across multiple locations within the Borough so a full UK driving licence is essential. You may also be required to drive a Council vehicle while on duty. Training in first aid and other relevant disciplines will be provided if youre not already qualified.

As part of our facilities management team youll bring:

• Experience working effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• The ability to manage deadlines meet performance indicators and respond confidently to issues as they arise
• A strong track record of working with a range of internal and external partners
• Knowledge and practical experience across a variety of Facilities Management duties including Health & Safety legislative requirements and completing documentation electronically and on paper
• A proactive solutions-focused approach and the ability to follow Council procedures and best practice

Most importantly youll share our commitment to delivering excellent services and enhancing how we engage with our community putting people at the heart of everything we do.

This role may entail early morning early evening and weekend shift work so a flexible approach to work is required.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Should you wish to discuss this vacancy informally please contact Graham Knowles -

Interviews to be held on Monday 15^th June 2026.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibilitycriteriafor a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: is not legal advice and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances

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Working at Wirral

Youll also want to know what its like to work here so as a start:

Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! Weve all played a role in developing these so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do what matters to us what inspires us and inform how we think approach things and behave.

We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after staff wellbeing is a priority for us. Were serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. Youll benefit from our track record of developing growing and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach hybrid working family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

We have an inclusive engaged culture everyone has a voice everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.

Each voice is heard each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.

We want you to be your best at work we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If youd like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact

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