Facilities Compliance & Safety Inspector

The Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme (People’s)

Discounts on Retail and Leisure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Compliance Operative to join the Estates and Facilities team at Bedford College. You will drive compliance inspections, coordinate preventative maintenance, and maintain accurate records to support regulatory standards across multiple sites.

With responsibility for health and safety, contractor oversight and responsive service to students and staff, you will contribute to safe, well-maintained buildings while travelling between Bedford College sites and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths; experience in maintenance, facilities, estates, construction or compliance environments.
• Experience in planned maintenance and inspection activities, maintaining records and documentation.
• Strong organisational skills; effective communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; proactive and reliable.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out compliance inspections, statutory testing and monitoring across fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, electrical safety, gas systems, lifting equipment and plant machinery.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance, minor repairs and reactive maintenance; keep buildings safe and operational.
• Maintain accurate compliance records using CAFM; update documentation and reports.
• Monitor contractors on site; verify permits, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Provide responsive service to students, staff, visitors and contractors and support events across sites.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Initiative

Reliability

Flexibility

Mobility

Commitment

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

CAFM system

Microsoft Office

Maintenance systems

Job description

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Compliance Operative to join the Estates and Facilities team at Bedford College. You will drive compliance inspections, coordinate preventative maintenance, and maintain accurate records to support regulatory standards across multiple sites.

With responsibility for health and safety, contractor oversight and responsive service to students and staff, you will contribute to safe, well-maintained buildings while travelling between Bedford College sites and