Facilities Officer
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,058 pa or £35,028 if possess IWFM Level 4 or equivalent |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Braintree, CM77 8FG |
| Company: | Eastlight Community Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Eastlight-200 |
Summary
Agencies
Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.
Who We Are
Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
The Role
Eastlight is looking for a Facilities Officer to deliver a high-quality facilities service in our hubs, ensuring that they are clean and welcoming to all occupants and maintained to a high standard, with due regard to all legal requirements in relation to health, safety, and the environment.
As Eastlight’s Facilities Officer, you will:
· Be responsible for holding all hub keys and participating in an on-call schedule for alarm calls received after hours, including on weekends, ad hoc security, and small repairs.
· Organise the FA rotas while serving as a First Aider.
· Oversee the account management for our cleaning contractor, make sure the sites are clean, and additionally complete a monthly walkthrough with the cleaning contract manager.
· Take charge of the space and H&S planning for events and activities hosted at our hubs.
· Complete tasks to facilitate building compliance, action plan reporting and execution, proactive and reactive mechanical and electrical system maintenance, regular procedures and supplementary equipment inspections.
This role will be based in our Eastlight Hubs on a rota basis (Braintree/Marks Tey/Witham/Manningtree/Burnham on Crouch/Colchester) and UK driving licence is the essential requirement for this role. In addition, the successful candidate needs to possess or be working towards a relevant Facilities Qualification.
Benefits and Compensation
To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:
- Salary: £32,058 pa or £35,028 pa if possess IWFM Level 4 or equivalent
- Permanent Contract, Full Time 37 hours per week
- Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
- Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
- A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
- Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
Next Steps
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
Important Dates
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 @ 23:59
Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 2nd or 4th March in person at Braintree Hub.
We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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