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Building Services Assistant
Full-time
taunton, uk
Posted on Oct 30, 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Building Services Assistant to help ensure our building remains safe, efficient, and welcoming for all users. Supporting the delivery of building operations, you will assist with a wide range of activities, including visitor management, contractor coordination, routine inspections, and maintaining building standards.
Every day will bring variety as you work closely with colleagues, building users, contractors, and stakeholders to support the smooth day-to-day running of the site. You will help maintain compliance with health and safety requirements, contribute to fire safety arrangements, and assist in creating a safe and professional environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in building operations and facilities management while being part of a supportive team that values professionalism, customer service, and continuous improvement. Your contribution will help ensure our building remains a safe, efficient, and productive place to work.
Please note that this is a Reserved post and therefore it is important that applicants consider whether or not they are eligible to work in a reserved post before they apply. Eligibility includes sole British nationals who do not have any ties to any other nations.
Office attendance details
This is an office-based role based in Taunton, Somerset and is not eligible for hybrid working.
The postholder will be part of a weekly rota to provide office coverage between 07:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday.
Job description
- Act as first point of contact and escalation for building and facilities issues.
- Ensure statutory compliance across facilities, health & safety, and fire safety, under guidance from the Facilities Management team.
- Oversee contractor management, audits, and inspections.
- Support senior leadership with building operations and risk management
- Maintain a safe, efficient and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and partners.
Person specification
- Experience of working as part of a team and providing a good level of customer service.
- Good communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with colleagues, visitors and contractors.
- An awareness of the importance of health, safety and security in the workplace.
- Reliable and professional, with the ability to remain calm when dealing with problems or unexpected situations.
- Well organised, with good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures and instructions.
- Proactive and willing to learn, with a positive approach to resolving day-to-day issues.
To apply - Building Services Assistant - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK