Estates Assistant

Clarity Recovery Services; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Estates Assistant and contribute to maintaining safe and welcoming facilities. This role involves a variety of tasks such as supporting site operations, conducting minor repairs, and performing preventative maintenance. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring the premises are secure and functional, making a positive impact on the community. If you have a passion for facilities management and enjoy working as part of a team, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, ideally as a caretaker or handyperson.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance tasks including minor repairs and portering duties.
• Maintain grounds and act as a fire marshal during evacuations.

Skills

Building maintenance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

LIPA is a world leading provider of university-level performing and creative arts training. Our students become part of an international community of creatives, performers, technicians, film makers and business people, who learn by working together on fully realised productions and projects. We enjoy a global reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment.

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for maintaining safe and welcoming facilities? Join our Estates team as an Estates Assistant and play a vital role in ensuring our premises remain secure, functional, and well-maintained.

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Facilities, you will assist with a range of maintenance and operational tasks, including:

1. Supporting site operations with portering duties (e.g., moving furniture and equipment).
2. Conducting minor repairs (e.g., redecorating, plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains).
3. Performing planned preventative maintenance and emergency cleaning.
4. Maintaining grounds, including litter picking and gardening tasks.
5. Acting as a fire marshal during evacuations.

We’re looking for someone who:

1. Has experience in building maintenance, ideally in a caretaker or handyperson role.
2. Possesses an eye for detail and strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
3. Is comfortable recording information on worksheets and computer systems.
4. Works effectively as part of a team and understands the importance of health and safety in a customer-focused environment.

This is a permanent post to commence as soon as possible. Any job offer is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th January 2025 @ 1pm.

You can download or request a hard copy of the details and an application form from our website, on the following link:

LIPA Application Link

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0151 330 3091.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities: As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender. Appointments will always be made on merit.

LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.