Caretaker

Educators; Swansea; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Free parking

Gym membership discount

Free hot drinks

Job summary

Gower College Swansea is seeking a part-time Facilities Operative to carry out general maintenance and security across campuses. The role covers evenings, weekends and shifts from 6:00am to 10:00pm, with on-call duties and additional remuneration.

You will hold or work towards NVQ Level 3, have COSHH and Health & Safety knowledge, and be able to travel between sites. This fixed-term 4-month contract starts soon and operates on a 20-hour week at Sketty Hall.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is preferred.
• First Aid and IOSH qualifications preferred or in progress.
• COSHH and health & safety knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and temporary repairs.
• Support security of College premises, opening/closing & site checks.
• Respond to facilities issues across College sites.
• Provide cross-site cover with the Facilities team.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

Health & Safety

Manual handling

Travel between sites

Education

NVQ Level 3

First Aid qualification

IOSH qualification

Job description

Salary: 13.72 - 14.94 Per Hour

About Us

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.

The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.

The Role:

The Facilities Operative will carry out general maintenance and temporary repairs to property, fixtures and fittings and to ensure the security of the premises, together with its contents. You will be expected to work flexibly across all of the College campuses and with working shift patterns. The Facilities Operative will be required to attend in cases of emergency call-outs e.g. flood, fire, intruders and take such action as required (e.g. marshalling etc).

• Part time (20 hours per week)
• Fixed Term for 4 months / until the end of December
• £14,311 - 15,579 per annum
• Primary location: Sketty Hall
• The shift pattern includes evenings, weekends and shifts between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm
• You will also be required to participate in the on-call rota, please note you will receive additional remuneration to be on stand‑by and for call-outs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and temporary repairs to property, fixtures and fittings.
• Support the security of College premises, including opening, closing and site checks as required.
• Respond to facilities‑related issues across College sites, ensuring a safe and well‑maintained environment for learners, staff and visitors.
• Work flexibly with the Facilities team to provide cover across sites, including satellite sites, in line with service needs.

About you:

• With previous experience in a similar role you will ideally possess an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant craft and hold or be willing to work towards First Aid and IOSH qualifications.
• You will have up to date knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling, be able to negotiate heights and confined spaces.
• The ability to travel to the various College sites is essential.

Benefits for you:

• 28 days pro rata annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
• Free Parking
• Discounted Sport Centre gym membership for £60 per year
• Free hot drinks when you use a reusable cup
• View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. Gower College Swansea recognises the importance of delivering its services in Welsh and recognises the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate good Welsh Language skills.

Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.

Please note that we are expecting a high volume applicants for this vacancy. If we do, we may close the post before the specified date, therefore an early application is recommended.

Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).