Estates and Facilities Officer

Empowering Learning Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking two Estates and Facilities Officers for a busy FE college in the Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly area. The role is fixed-term, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start and potential for extension.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in estates, facilities, maintenance or caretaking. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between campuses are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estates, facilities, maintenance, security or caretaking.
• Hands-on, practical approach and ability to work in a busy environment.
• Willingness to travel between campuses as required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general estates, facilities and maintenance duties.
• Support day-to-day operation and upkeep of the college.
• Ensure the site is safe, secure and well maintained.
• Respond to general maintenance and facilities requirements.
• Work as part of a busy estates team and travel between campuses.

Skills

Estates experience

Facilities management

Security awareness

Caretaking

Trade skills

Job description

Estates and Facilities Officer

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf / Caerphilly area
Contract: Fixed-term
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Pay: £27,780 to £29,844 per annum equivalent
Start: Immediate
Interviews: ASAP
Positions: 2 initially, with potential for more

We are recruiting for 2 Estates Officers to join a busy FE college in the Rhondda Cynon Taf on a fixed-term basis, with an immediate start.

This is a hands-on, varied and operational role and would suit someone with previous experience in estates, facilities, maintenance, security, caretaking or a trade-related environment.

The role:

• Carrying out general estates, facilities and maintenance duties
• Supporting the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the college
• Ensuring the site is safe, secure and well maintained
• Responding to general maintenance and facilities requirements
• Working as part of a busy estates team
• Travelling between college campuses across the Rhondda and Caerphilly areas when required

The role can be physically demanding

About you:

• Previous experience in estates, facilities, maintenance, security, caretaking or a similar practical role is essential
• Practical, reliable and hands-on approach
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Able to carry out physically demanding duties where required
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Willing and able to travel between sites across the Rhondda and Caerphilly areas
• Previous education experience is not essential
• Must be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS and register it on the Update Service
• Must be able to provide 2 professional references
• An Enhanced DBS already in place and registered on the Update Service would be advantageous

Important:

• Available to interview ASAP
• Available to start immediately following a successful interview and onboarding
• Able to commit to the required hours and travel between sites

£27,780 to £29,844 | Fixed-term | 37 hours | Immediate start | Rhondda/Caerphilly