Handy Person - Facilities

Craven College; Skipton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven College seeks a Handy Person to support the Facilities Manager in maintaining its campus. The role includes day-to-day maintenance, caretaking and ensuring health and safety standards, offering a rewarding opportunity in a friendly working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in trades within an Estates and Facilities environment.
• Valid clean driving license and access to an insured vehicle for over 1 year.
• Physically fit to lift and carry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day maintenance and some caretaking duties.
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out effectively and safely.
• Provide a high-quality general maintenance service across all college sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Flexibility

Job description

Craven College is an aspirational institution located across friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton, within the Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy near Leeds Bradford Airport, and at Evolve in Ripon. The college offers a variety of courses including full-time programs for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for students with special educational needs, part-time courses, and degree programs, all under the mission of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training, the college's commercial division, provides training courses for individuals and businesses in Skipton.

Recent investments include a £1.6m Animal Management Centre at Aireville Campus and new equestrian facilities, including an international-sized arena and outdoor warm-up area.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Handy Person to support the Facilities Manager in maintaining our multi-site college. The role involves assisting with day-to-day maintenance, some caretaking, and cleaning duties. The successful candidate will ensure maintenance activities are carried out effectively and safely, contributing to the upkeep and improvement of the college estate across all sites. They will also provide a high-quality general maintenance service, prioritizing work efficiently in line with health and safety standards.

Essential requirements:

1. Proven practical experience in trades within an Estates and Facilities environment
2. Trustworthy, honest, and reliable
3. Residing locally
4. Willing to work flexibly according to college needs
5. Good personal presentation
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
7. Excellent planning and organizational skills
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a proactive attitude
9. High awareness of health, safety, and security procedures
10. Experience with risk assessments
11. Physically fit to lift and carry equipment
12. Valid clean driving license and access to insured vehicle for over 1 year
13. Flexibility to cover various shifts, including occasional weekends

This position offers a great opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with excellent facilities, professional development opportunities, and a positive working environment.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunities. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates. Please include relevant certificates, details of qualifications, and any ongoing training. A Disclosure & Barring Service check will be conducted. We prioritize safeguarding and the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

For more details and to apply, please visit our website. If you do not hear within 28 days of the closing date, your application was not successful this time, but we encourage you to apply for future roles.

Safeguarding Statement

Craven College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion.