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Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location of work: Town Hall, Reigate

Salary: £49,194 to £52,713

Basis: Permanent, Full Time

Do you have strong experience of providing facilities management services to a diverse property portfolio? Do you have proven experience in Contract Management, Health & Safety and Project Management? Then this is a job for you!

Our dynamic Property Team are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Facilities Manager to help them support the Council’s 5-year plan including the Local Government Reorganisation. You will provide services and processes that support the core business of Reigate & Banstead’s property portfolio, which includes the Town Hall site, Maintenance Depots, Community Centres, Public Conveniences and Leisure & Recreational Premises. You will undertake a full range of building facilities duties including the management of day to day Responsive Repairs, Planned Maintenance Programmes and offer technical advice/support to other council staff including assisting with any office space planning / relocations.

Responsible for a small team delivering both the facilities management function, along with postal & reprographic services. There will also be a requirement for you to manage contractors and consultants in the delivery of contracts, preparing monthly progress/financial reports on both contracts and projects and ensure all Health & Safety standards and Statutory Compliance requirements are adhered to.

About the Person:

• You should have proven experience in a similar role
• You will have Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Level 4 or above or similar / or able to demonstrate significant experience in a similar role.
• in building surveying/contract administration
• You must have knowledge of construction, building principles /practices, construction contracts and contract administration
• You will have proven knowledge of Premise Health & Safety Compliance and associated legislation including the CDM Regulations A good knowledge of computer-based software (ie. Microsoft Office Suite) will be required
• A clean and valid driving Licence is essential

We are looking for someone highly motivated and   capable, able to work well on your own, and as part of the management of the service, and be a supportive and pragmatic people manager.  You will be adaptable to the task in hand and willing to learn, while being confident to make process improvements where necessary.

Staff Benefits

In exchange, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.

Closing Date:  15 June

Interviews: due to be 19/20 June

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible.

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment, and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.

Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

Additional Information

For any further information about the role, please e-mail Human.Resources@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.

Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.

Job Title: Caretaker / Cleaner / Driver

Location of work: Horley Community Centre - Horley

Salary: £23,685- £24,714 per annum pro rata

Basis: 12 Hours per week, Permanent Tuesday and Wednesday 08.30am-2.30pm

The postholder will be required to work as part of the Horley Community Centre team, in the role of caretaker, cleaner, driver, as well as assisting with general tasks as required. They will be responsible for ensuring the building and its surroundings are kept clean, tidy and in good condition. They will be responsible for setting up rooms for different bookings, often with short room turnaround times. They will be qualified to drive a minibus, ensuring they have Midas training and a D1 on their clean driving Licence, that they are prepared to bring passengers to and from the centre and to other destinations. They will have a flexible approach and be a strong team player.

This is a 12 hour a week role. The standard pattern for this role at the centre, is Tuesday and Wednesday 08.30am -2.30pm.

The hours of work may vary depending on lettings or trips on the bus, to include evening weekend working when required and agreed with the post holder.

Responsibilities of role:

• To maintain the building and surroundings to high standard of cleanliness and decoration. responsible for keeping the car parking areas free of litter, the garden tidy and maintained.
• To prepare the Centre for the various lettings as directed and remain on site during the lettings.
• To prepare refreshment trollies if required by hirers.
• To make the Centre ready for the next day after the lettings.
• To be conversant with and regularly test the fire and security system. To be a key holder and be available to open and close the Centre when required and ensure that it is left secure when not in use.
• To complete visual checks on the minibus and ensure that the servicing and Mot is completed annually, and any issues or faults are reported for repairs to be completed.
• To obtain schedules and duty lists from the centre office and to keep records as required.
• To transport older people from their homes to the centre (and return) and to other destinations listed on the schedules prepared, driving in a safe and attentive manner and using the most appropriate routes (NB Escorts are not normally provided on our transport as our users are independently mobile and self -managing in terms of personal care).
• To be responsible for the safety of those travelling in the vehicle and to ensure that they understand and comply with the use of seat belts.
• To follow all MIDAS procedures with regard to customer care and safety, taking into account any special needs which passengers may have.
• To assist passengers to board and dismount from the vehicle safely.
• To report to the Centre Manager any incidents or concerns relating to passengers.
• To carry out any necessary weekly or daily vehicle checks as outlined in the schedules, reporting any defects according to relevant procedures.
• To report immediately any incident affecting physical, mental, or legal capacity to drive to the Centre Manager or Community Centres Team Leader or other senior manager.
• To keep the inside and outside of the vehicle clean on a regular basis and keep records of mileage, fuel purchases etc. as required.
• To comply with all the requirements of the Council  in respect of health and safety, care, and maintenance etc.
• To provide assistance to Centre users to ensure their comfort, safety and welfare.
• To undertake simple DIY tasks and decorating.
• To be able to instruct hirers in the use of Centre equipment.
• To monitor supplies, place orders, accept and check deliveries and arrange neat, safe storage.
• To assist the manager as required in all things to ensure the good running of the Centre.
• Be committed to customer care and take pride in helping to provide a happy and well-run facility as a strong team player.
• To be willing to work at other Centres on an ad hoc basis should the need for cover arise.

Behaviours: 

• You will be highly motivated and capable.
• Are capable of working well on your own and as be a supportive member of a team.
• Adaptable to the task in hand and willing to learn.
• You are confident to make process improvement suggestions where necessary.

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.

Closing Date: 28 May 2025
Interview Date: 4 and 5 June 2025

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change.

Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

Additional Information

For any further information about the role, please e-mail kim.joselyn@reigate-banstead.gov.uk  

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.

Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.

Job Title: Food Safety Officer/Environmental Health Officer/Senior Environmental Health Officer

Location of work: Reigate Town Hall /Hybrid working (Home-working)

Salary: £34,245 - £49,194 for Food Safety Officer to Environmental Health Officer grade or  £44,883 - £49,194 for Senior Environmental Health Officer grade

Basis: Permanent Full time

About the Role

The role requires a suitably qualified person to carry out food hygiene inspections, investigations and enforcement interventions, as part of our friendly, supportive and recently expanded food team.

We will consider applicants with a range of suitable qualifications or experience levels, including those who are fully qualified (EHRB and/or CIEH registered) Senior or Environmental Health Officers or Food Safety Officers who hold suitable qualifications to meet Food Standards Agency requirements. Support and training will be given to help meet competency requirements where there is a development need, e.g. if recently qualified.

At Senior Environmental Health Officer level, the role includes line management of two officers.

The role primarily involves food hygiene and infectious disease control duties, including public health funerals but could potentially also include some health and safety at work and general public health investigation and enforcement work.

About the Person

The successful candidate will:

• Meet current Food Standards Agency competence criteria for an authorised officer to carry out high risk food hygiene official controls. However, we will consider otherwise strong candidates who can demonstrate they can meet these requirements within a short timeframe;

And have:

• Good knowledge of the law around food hygiene requirements and enforcement;
• Experience of inspecting and enforcing food hygiene standards in commercial food premises;
• Experience of investigating food poisoning cases and allegations, and complaints regarding food and food premises;
• Great communication skills;
• An investigative and analytical approach;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Strong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case records; and,
• An alignment with our organisational behaviours of being Positive, Supportive, Flexible and Innovative.

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Katie Jackson, Environmental Health Manager on 01737 276309.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025 at 23.59pm

Interview date: Week commencing  14 July 2025

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.

Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.

Housing Register Officer

Location of work: Hybrid role – some time in Town Hall/working from home/in the community conducting visits

Salary: £28,725 - £33,498 (£14,362.50 – £16,749 pro rata) per annum, dependant on experience

Basis: Permanent – Part time (18 hours per week)

About the Role

In this exciting and rewarding role you will join the team responsible for the daily running of the Council’s housing register and Choice Based Lettings system. You will help assess the eligibility of households for social housing and make nominations to available accommodation in line with our Housing Register and Allocations Policy.

You will also be responsible for dealing with general housing enquiries from customers and may be required to conduct home visits and attend professional meetings regarding households on the register.

About the Person

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• A commitment to high standards of customer care;
• An ability to adopt a methodical and meticulous approach;
• Strong IT skills including a working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and a preferred knowledge of Locata or similar choice based letting system
• Proven recent experience of working in housing allocations, either for a Local Authority or a Registered Social Landlord;
• Experience of liaising with statutory, non-statutory and voluntary agencies;

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Catherine Perry, Housing Register Team Leader on 01737 276542.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: 25^th May 2025

Interview date: 10^th & 11^th June 2025

Values and Behaviours

Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.

http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/915/working_here

Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.

Job Title: Reserve Driver
Location of work: Earlswood Depot
Salary: £35,157.50 - £35,906.25 (dependent on experience) 
Basis: Full time, Permanent 45 hours per week

About the Role:
We are looking to recruit someone with a full HGV Class 2/C & E driving licence to help us cover a variety of duties within Refuse & Recycling. You will be working towards or willing to undertake CPC training.

As a Reserve Driver you will undertake the collection of waste and recycling within the borough of Reigate and Banstead. It is essential you have a flexible approach to the work and hours. Your main duty will be driving for us although when required, you must be willing to work as a loader covering any service within the Neighbourhood Services team.

Some of the duties include:

• Undertake either working alone or as part of a team, the collection of Waste and Recycling services at a variety of locations throughout the Borough.
• Use the waste management systems (Bartec) to complete rounds and report issues.
• Receive instructions regarding exempt collections, special arrangements and specific collection points and ensuring these are carried out.
• When disposing of Waste, abide by the rules set out by the allocated transfer station.
• Advise the public on the Borough’s Refuse, Recycling and Cleansing regime where necessary.
• If no driving duties are available, undertake loading duties and undertake ad hoc duties as required, within the scope of the job.

About the Person:

• Full clean driving licence. 
• You will have the commitment to start the day at 6am and work a 45-hour week Monday to Friday.
• Willing to train and supervise a small team.
• Have up to date customer care skills
• A high level of health and safety awareness
• Able to deal with a physically demanding job, working outdoors in all weathers.

Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Operations Manager, Bob Wiggins on 01737 276224 or 07974 325140

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: Sunday 25 May at 23:59*

Interview date: TBC

Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.

Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us.

 
Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.

*On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately.

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE**