Facilities Assistant (Cleaner)

Salary: £25,583 – £25,989 Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: 5 days per week — 4 weekdays (10am–6pm) and 1 weekend day (7am–3pm) Contract: Permanent Location: Taunton Weekend enhancements paid

About the Role

Looking for a proactive and hands‑on Facilities Assistant to help keep our buildings and public facilities safe, clean and welcoming for residents and visitors. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation that makes a real difference to the town.

Main Purpose of the Role

To carry out day‑to‑day cleaning, light maintenance and compliance tasks across premises — including public toilets, pavilions and other physical assets — supporting our commitment to community safety, cleanliness and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Unlock, lock, clean and inspect public toilets and pavilions 

• Carry out minor repairs and maintain accurate records of cleaning and inspections • Ensure public toilets and surrounding areas are clean, safe and presented to a high standard

• Complete routine planned maintenance tasks, including: – Hot and cold water temperature checks – Flushing little‑used outlets – Emergency light visual checks – Gas, water and electricity meter readings

• Identify and remove (or report) fly‑tipping and littering, escalating hazardous or large‑scale waste to relevant authorities

• Support events and activities, including setting up equipment and furniture (occasional evening/weekend work may be required)

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Motivated, friendly and adaptable

• Comfortable with hands‑on work and outdoor tasks

• Committed to delivering excellent customer service

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Requirements

• A valid full UK driving licence (Category B) with no more than six points

• Willingness to undergo a DBS check

For more information about this role or to explore other opportunities:

📞 Call our Taunton office: 01823 212043 📧 Email: elliot.grant@irweb.co.uk

Allocation Number: INDTB

Contact information

Elliot Grant