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Job description

Libraries NI is seeking to recruit a Building Supervisor (Without Supervision) to join our team in Holywood Library. This is a permanent part-time role, supporting the provision of library resources and library services to our customers. Libraries NI is responsible for the provision and delivery of a public library service in Northern Ireland, connecting people with information, ideas and experiences. Our values are Caring, Responsive and Accountable strengthening a culture that is inclusive, engaging, supportive and provides opportunities for our staff to advance their career and deliver excellent customer focused services.

Responsibilities

• Security
• Mechanical and electrical services
• Cleaning
• Porterage
• Administration
• Handyperson Duties
• Driving Duties
• Training
• Other duties relevant to the grade as required, by the line manager

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold a valid, full driving licence
• A minimum of one years’ experience working as Assistant Building Supervisor, Caretaker or similar role in a medium/large building
• Previous responsibility for security of building, opening/closing and key holder duties
• Knowledge of building cleaning methods and the use of electrical cleaning machinery e.g. floor polishing equipment
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and practices e.g. COSHH and/or CLP regulations
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
• Ability to work a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends as required, both at base and in other premises

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical services such as boiler/heating equipment and monitoring of fuel, electrical and/or water usage.

Further Information

Salary is £25,583 to £25,989 (NJC points 5 - 6) per annum pro rata. Terms and Conditions of employment are National Joint Council for local government and successful post holders will have access to: Minimum 23 days annual leave plus 12 statutory holidays Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Occupational Health Services Access to Private Health Care Schemes Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Provision Learning and Development opportunities Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Leave Flexible Working / Work Life Balance Career Break scheme The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 11:59pm. Libraries NI is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. All appointments will be made on merit. Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies, a Reserve List will be created in order of suitability for up to 12 months to fill the same job role, normally within the same location/geographical area without further testing of merit. Further details are available from the Libraries NI website by clicking the Apply Direct button, by telephone: (028) 3839 9458 or email: HRRecruit@librariesni.org.uk