Campus Facilities Operative

Coleg Gwent; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleg Gwent in Ebbw Vale, at the Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone campus, is seeking a Campus Facilities Operative to maintain the buildings and grounds to a high standard, providing a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for all users, and to support day‑to‑day operations on site.

The role requires safeguarding checks (Enhanced DBS) and EWC registration, with the possibility of pursuing a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period; basic Welsh language ability or willingness to

Qualifications

• Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the campus facilities and grounds to a high standard, ensuring a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for all users.
• Support day-to-day operations of the campus and compliance tasks.

Job description

Campus Facilities Operative

THE DETAILS:

• Location: Ebbw Vale
• Subject: Not supplied
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary Type: Per annum
• Salary: £25,882 - £28,595
• Language: Any
• Closing Date: 27 September, 2026 12:00 AM

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Campus Facilities Operative to join our team. Working in our Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone campus, you will ensure the campus and associated facilities are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for all users, supporting the day-to-day operations of the campus, including maintenance and compliance.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Requirements & Compliance

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.

Staff Wellbeing

We provide comprehensive health support, including:

• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.

Closing Date: 27/09/26

Interview Date: 07/10/26