Facilities Operative

Educators; Wales; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend College is recruiting a Facilities Operative to take day-to-day responsibility for the maintenance of the Estates grounds across college sites. The role supports the Estates team with preparations for the new Town Centre Campus and carries out decommissioning works as required.

A valid driving licence is essential to transport equipment between sites. The post is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months, and applicants should have experience in maintenance for multi-use buildings and

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance requirements for multi-use buildings and land.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks involving manual handling, lifting and moving equipment, and working at height safely.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Trades experience (Electrical, Plumbing, Plastering, Carpentry) and knowledge of health & safety issues (COSHH, Risk Assessment, IOSH) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for day-to-day maintenance of the Estates grounds.
• Assist the Estates team with preparation for Bridgend College's new Town Centre Campus and decommissioning works.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Manual handling

Teamwork

Trades experience

Job description

Salary: £25,948 per annum

Facilities Operative

Salary: £25,948 per annum

Full Time and Fixed Term for 12 months

Job Purpose: To have overall responsibility for the day to day maintenance of the Estates grounds at Bridgend College.

Key activities will be to assist the Estates team with the preparation for Bridgend College's new Town Centre Campus , and decommissioning works.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in maintenance requirements for multi use buildings and land
• Ability to routinely perform maintenance tasks that involve manual handling, lifting and moving equipment, and working at height in accordance with safety regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative.
• Trades Experience i.e Electrical, Plumbing, Plastering, Carpentry, etc, and knowledge of Health & Safety issues, i.e. COSHH, Risk Assessment, IOSH are highly desirable

A valid driving license is an inherent requirement of this role to safely transport maintenance equipment, tools, and materials across all College sites.

For further information, please view the j ob information pack.

This role is being advertised on behalf of Engage Training, a private limited company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgend College. The employment contract and associated terms and conditions for this position are with Engage Training.

We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and the above post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

At Engage Training we provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process to help us recruit and retain those with disabilities and health conditions to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.