Building Support Assistant (Job ref: BSA004)
Salary: £21,153.42 per annum (£26,415 FTE)
Hours: 29.63 hours per week (working pattern below)
Location: Newton Abbot Library
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7th October 2026
Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026 at Newton Abbot Library (Passmore Edwards Centre)

The customer focused Building Support Assistant at Newton Abbot Library helps create a safe, welcoming space for everyone who uses the library, as well as being flexible and organised.

As Building Support Assistant, you will be responsible for opening and closing the building, conducting regular safety patrols, performing general basic maintenance, setting up rooms and being reactive to building needs, as agreed with the Centre Manager. This job-share role includes organising and dealing with contractors on site carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance, general porterage duties including the receipt and distribution of deliveries setting up rooms for hire, operation and maintenance of site security systems, including dealing with anti-social behaviour and providing friendly, helpful customer care to support the smooth running of the library.

Week 1 (26.25 hrs)
Monday: 8:30am - 6:15pm (8.75)
Tuesday: 8:30am - 6:15pm (8.75)
Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:15pm (8.75)

1hr unpaid break each day

Week 2 (33 hrs)
Monday: 8:30am - 6:15pm (8.75)
Tuesday: 8:30am - 6:15pm (8.75)
Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:15pm (8.75)
Saturday: 8:30am - 4:15pm (6.75)

1hr unpaid break each day

Total Weekly Average: 29.63 hours

When you are ready to apply, please:

Visit our Vacancies Page to download and submit your Personal Details Form, and email alongside your CV to [email protected] before the closing date.