Facilities Technician (Caretaker)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a Facilities Technician (Caretaker) to join their Estates department. This position offers competitive pay and involves a variety of responsibilities including maintenance tasks, managing services, and ensuring site safety. The role encourages flexibility and teamwork within a supportive environment aimed at fostering learning and development.

Qualifications

• Desirable Welsh language skills.
• Experience in facilities management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participating in maintenance and management tasks on campus.
• Unlocking and locking sites as a key holder.
• Monitoring cleaning contractor performance and reporting issues.

Skills

Flexibility

Building maintenance

Management tasks

Monitoring systems

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Technician (Caretaker)

An exciting opportunity is available in the Estates department at Cardiff and the Vale College, based at the Barry Campus, Colcot Road.

Salary

Up to £27,965 per annum (inclusive of annual shift allowance)

Responsibilities include:

1. Participating as part of the cross-College Estates team, with flexibility to perform various building, maintenance, and management tasks.
2. Acting as a key holder, unlocking and locking sites according to procedures and schedules.
3. Setting and un-setting alarm systems, recording faults, and reporting issues.
4. Monitoring building services systems and reporting failures.
5. Undertaking litter clearance, minor maintenance, and inspections of internal and external areas.
6. Conducting regular inspections and litter patrols of external areas and public highways.
7. Monitoring cleaning contractor performance and liaising with the Estates Co-ordinator or Assistant Co-ordinator.
8. Managing waste storage and collection, including waste segregation and signing transfer notes.
9. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Applications should be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The closing date for applications is 26/06/2025. To apply or find out more, visit www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department at 02920250311 or [e-mail].

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and employment will only commence with a valid DBS clearance. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.