Facilities Support Officer

Full time | Whitegate Drive Health Centre

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

Our values: 

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity– We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence– We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect– We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation– We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

Our Ethos: 

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

About you

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Support Officer to join our existing team within the facilities management business in Blackpool. The successful candidates will provide pro-active and re-active facilities building maintenance.   Other duties will include security, porterage and car park traffic management services to clients within a named EWFM property.   

Aligned to our ethos and values, you will be an integral part of the team providing a first class maintenance service to our client at Whitegate Drive Health Centre. Safety and compliance encompasses all aspects of the role, you need to be methodical, organised and have a good set of DIY skills. You will be approachable, confident with excellent communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a dedicated maintenance team.

The hours are 37.5 per week, over a 7 day rotation - between the hours of 7am and 11pm

You will be required to undertake SIA training and obtain an SIA licence, this will be provided and funded by the business

In return we offer a competitive salary.....

Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service

Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.

Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future

BUPA   - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)

Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period

Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness 

Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more

Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns

Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP

EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.

Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.

Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future

Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays

A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing

Equal opportunity: 

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Safeguarding:

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

Department:
Facilities Management

Hours:
37.5 hours per week, over a 7 day rotation - between the hours of 7am and 11pm.

Salary:
Competitive

Benefits:
Competitive salary, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!

Closing Date:
December 18th, 2025