Facilities Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ebbw Vale is seeking a Facility Officer to join their team. The position requires unlocking and securing campus premises, conducting safety tests, and handling maintenance tasks. Candidates should be knowledgeable in Health and Safety Regulations and have a professional demeanor. Driving campus minibuses is preferred, with training provided if necessary. This role includes interaction with learners and staff, ensuring safety and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ability to drive minibuses or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Unlock and lock College premises.
• Conduct emergency lighting and fire alarm tests.
• Move furniture and set up classrooms and exam halls.
• Deliver packages and liaise with contractors.
• Perform cleaning, security, and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Health and Safety Regulations knowledge

Driving campus minibuses

Polite, professional, and helpful attitude

Job description

Facility Officer – HiVE (Ebbw Vale)

37 hours per week

This is an opportunity to become part of the team of Facility Officers. This post is to be based at the HiVE (Ebbw Vale) but will include providing cover, as required at other College Campus sites.

• Unlocking and locking College premises
• Carrying out a range of tests for example emergency lighting and fire alarms
• Moving furniture, setting up classrooms, exam halls
• Delivering packages around the site, liaising with contractors
• Undertaking general cleaning, security and maintenance repair tasks

You must have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and their application in the workplace. You should have the ability to drive the campus minibuses, or be prepared to undertake training.

Facility Officers come into contact with learners, staff and members of public throughout the working day and it is essential that a polite, professional and helpful attitude is displayed at all times.

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

Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate. Successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council. Lecturing posts will require a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE) or the willingness to attain one with a specified period of time.

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

Your wellbeing matters. We want to ensure you are able to make the most of the opportunities and reach your full potential.

Closing Date: 07/01/25