Facilities Operative - Waste and External Areas

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Taplow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

LGPS pension

Free on-site parking

Career progression

Subsidised leisure courses

Cycle to Work

Family friendly policies

Onsite cafe & cafeteria

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) is seeking a Facilities Operative – Waste and External Areas to join our Estates Department at the Taplow campus. The role is part-time, 25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 11:00 to 16:30 with a 30-minute lunch break and some weekend work may be required.

You will manage waste and recycling, litter-picking, cleaning bin compounds and external surfaces, and assist with operating vehicles and machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance or grounds care preferred.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check and safeguarding processes.
• Ability to operate college vehicles and machinery with care.

Responsibilities

• Daily emptying of waste and recycling bins across campus.
• Collect rubbish from college buildings and around grounds.
• Regular litter picking to keep the campus immaculate.
• Keep bin compounds clean and safe; clean external windows, signs and surfaces.
• Perform heavy porterage tasks; may operate college vehicles or machinery.
• Liaise with external cleaning contractors and support open days (weekends possible).

Skills

Waste management

Vehicle operation

Grounds maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

The Facilities Operative for Waste and External Areas role at the BCA campus, involves working 25 hours per week and pays on Scale G of the Support Staff pay scale between G17 £17,218.24 and G19 £18,435.14 (G17 £25,483 up to G19 £27,284 FTE). The role reports directly to the Facilities Supervisor and is responsible for maintaining an outstanding outdoor environment for students and staff. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 11am to 4.30pm, including a 30-minute lunch break, though these hours remain subject to change. Primary duties include the daily emptying of waste and recycling bins across campus, collecting rubbish from college buildings, and conducting regular litter picking to keep the grounds immaculate. The postholder is required to keep bin compounds clean and safe, clean external windows, signs, and surfaces, and perform heavy porterage tasks. Furthermore, the role involves operating college vehicles and machinery, specifying required materials, liaising with external cleaning contractors, using internal IT software, and supporting college open days, which may occasionally require weekend working. Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Facilities Operative - Waste and External Areas to join our Estates Department at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a part-time permanent basis. The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year, The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College