Safety & Building Services Operative

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Holiday purchase

Health & wellbeing

Flexible hours

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Professional development

CPD opportunities

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Onsite parking discount

Job summary

Middlesbrough College is seeking a proactive Safety & Building Services Operative to join Estates. This hands-on role blends security, porterage and building services to keep the campus safe and welcoming. You will work as part of the Facilities Management team across the College campus.

The role involves a 3-week shift rotation with evenings and weekends, plus responsibilities around safeguarding, first aid and CCTV within a collaborative, active environment.

Qualifications

• To hold or be willing to work towards appointed person First Aid status.
• To hold or be willing to work towards IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• To hold a valid SIA badge (Frontline Door Supervisor / CCTV Operator) or be willing to work towards – Desirable.
• To hold a full, clean driving license – Desirable.

Responsibilities

• To provide an efficient and effective estates service within the Facilities Management Department. Services include porterage, internal goods & post services, concierge services, fire evacuation, cleaning, goods yard operation, minor maintenance and repair, reprographics, and car parking services.
• To play a full part in the College Safety team, to have a good understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities, gain and maintain Security Industry Association registration in door supervision & CCTV operation including the supply of recorded images (in accordance with relevant legislation), carry out the duty of an appointed first aider.
• To participate in flexible working arrangements, including shift systems and weekend cover, and an emergency call-out rota.
• To respond to request for assistance, in an efficient and effective manner, as appropriate to skills and duties.

Skills

Basic CCTV understanding and security

Communication skills

Interpersonal and teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

First Aid status (willing to train)

IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Safety & Building Services Operative

Department: Estates

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £24,519 – £25,493 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week*

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum

Pension: NEST Pension Scheme

*This role operates on a 3-week shift rotation to provide cover 7 days per week, including evenings and weekends. Current shift patterns are:*06:00 – 14:30, 08:00 – 16:30, and 13:00 – 21:30. In addition, you will be required to work approximately one weekend in every 8 weeks, with weekend hours of 08:00 – 16:30 on both Saturday and Sunday.These working patterns reflect current arrangements and may be reviewed and adjusted in line with operational requirements.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking greater flexibility and are happy to consider term-time only (TTO) working arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, we encourage you to discuss it as part of the recruitment process.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Safety & Building Services Operative to join our Facilities Management team and help create a safe, secure and welcoming environment for everyone across our College campus. This is a varied, hands‑on role that combines security, porterage and building services duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, solving problems and working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide an efficient and effective estates service within the Facilities Management Department. Services include but are not limited to, porterage, internal goods & post services, concierge services, fire evacuation, cleaning, goods yard operation, minor maintenance and repair, reprographics, and car parking services.
• To play a full part in the College Safety team, to have a good understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities, gain and maintain Security Industry Association registration in door supervision & CCTV operation including the supply of recorded images (in accordance with relevant legislation), carry out the duty of an appointed first aider.
• To participate in flexible working arrangements, including shift systems and weekend cover, and an emergency call‑out rota.
• To respond to request for assistance, in an efficient and effective manner, as appropriate to skills and duties.

Please view the full job description here –Safety & Building Services Operative

Qualifications

• To hold or be willing to work towards appointed person First Aid status.
• To hold or be willing to work towards IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• To hold a valid SIA badge (Frontline Door Supervisor / CCTV Operator) or be willing to work towards – Desirable.
• To hold a full, clean driving license – Desirable.

Experience

• Experience of working in a role with security elements including de‑escalation, patrolling, ID checks, meet and greet.
• Porterage.
• Concierge services.
• Fire evacuation.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of CCTV and Security systems.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening and recall).
• Excellent Interpersonal and team working skills and ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family‑friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit ourWork For Uspage.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail please contact Peter Benson,Safety & Building Services Supervisor [e-mail]

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.