Estate Services Officer

Location: Antrim Area
Pay Rate: £20.66 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Duration: Temporary contract for up to 6 months
Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: Tues 9th June, 4pm

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an Estate Services Officer on behalf of a large public sector organisation based in the Antrim area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates, facilities, building services, or construction professional to play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, modern, and efficient property assets across a diverse estate portfolio.

The successful candidate will assist in the management of maintenance programmes, contractors, building services, compliance activities, and operational staff while helping to ensure high standards of service delivery across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of estates and facilities services across a range of council properties
• Assist in the management of building maintenance, facilities management, cleaning, security, and caretaking functions
• Oversee and monitor external contractors and service providers
• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes and statutory compliance activities
• Assist with the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance and minor works projects from planning through to completion
• Monitor building-related services including mechanical, electrical, heating, lighting and water systems
• Contribute to asset management planning and service improvement initiatives
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire risk assessments, asbestos management and legionella control measures
• Produce reports, performance information and management data as required
• Supervise operational teams and contractors to ensure effective service delivery
• Participate in emergency call-out and standby arrangements when required

Essential Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A Degree (Level 6 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Building Services, Construction, Building Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar

OR

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience within an estates, facilities, construction or property-related environment

In addition, candidates must have:

• At least 1 year’s experience in building construction, facilities management or maintenance environments, including experience in at least two of the following:
  • Building construction and current building techniques
  • Planned preventative maintenance systems
  • Health and safety legislation relating to facilities management
  • Facilities contract management
• At least 1 year’s experience managing or supervising staff and contractors
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• A full current driving licence (or access to suitable transport enabling the duties of the role to be carried out)

Desirable Criteria

• Additional qualifications in Facilities Management or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IWFM, CIBSE or CIOB
• Additional facilities management experience

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.66
• Full-time hours with a stable Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to gain valuable public sector experience
• Varied and rewarding role supporting essential estates and facilities services
• Immediate start available

Apply Now

If you meet the essential criteria and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV as soon as possible

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Julie at julie.skelly@applerecruitment.com

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.