Site Facilities & Maintenance Operative. Job in Penwortham Education & Training Jobs

Adecco; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Operative in Penwortham, UK. This permanent role involves providing high-quality maintenance services, supporting Health & Safety operations, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Applicants should have experience in facilities maintenance and an understanding of general safety procedures. Competitive salary up to £30k and Monday to Friday schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance and general upkeep.
• Ability to undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site maintenance and Health & Safety checks.
• Undertake minor repairs and accommodate maintenance requests.
• Liaise with contractors and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Conduct daily checks on alarm systems and report faults.
• Provide first aid assistance as necessary.
• Manage deliveries and ensure equipment stock levels.

Job description

Facilities and Maintenance Operative

upto 30k

Monday to Friday

A permanent opportunity that would suit an experienced individual in maintenance and facilities.

You will provide a high-quality service and support in all aspects of estates functions, general maintenance, and operational Health & Safety to maintain high standards throughout the campus creating an outstanding and welcoming teaching and learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• daily Site Maintenance and Health & Safety
• undertake minor maintenance repairs and any requests made via the online cedar ticket system
• where unblocking sinks, drains & toilets, low level plumbing repairs, repairs to furniture, doors & ironmongery, hanging of pictures, whiteboards, and noticeboards, low level joinery work
• the effective operation of the heating system and boilers, including the Building Management System (BMS), ensuring buildings are heated and cooled as necessary
• carry out necessary grounds maintenance, including pressure washing, litter picking, leaf clearing, snow and ice clearance
• liaise with contractors scheduled to complete reactive works – understand the problem, assess any impact the works may have to the College and take ownership for your own continuous improvement by learning key skills from qualified tradespeople
• unlock all buildings daily ensuring areas have adequate lighting as necessary
• be available for out of hours call out (on a flexible rota)
• ensure fire and intruder alarm systems are checked daily and any faults reported
• report any damage or vandalism to buildings or belongings
• undertake safety inspections/testing including, but not limited to, the minibus, emergency lighting, Legionella, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, fire doors and exits
• to ensure the proper and safe storage of all equipment, tools, materials and chemicals
• ensure all Health and Safety Procedures and duties are adhered to as outlined in the Health and Safety Policy
• assume the responsibilities of a fire officer during fire alarm activation's
• respond to first aid requests and administer first aid as necessary
• complete external site inspections, assessing the condition of the grounds. Take action where possible to rectify and report larger-scale issues
• work at height, with the safe use of ladders & platform steps Manual Handling Duties
• accept receipt of all deliveries and distribute accordingly ensuring that items have been delivered to the correct person/department
• to assist with any urgent cleaning duties which may arise during the day
• to ensure sufficient stock levels for equipment and materials
• drive the college minibus & van in accordance with driver's license categories set out by the DVLA
• proactively support energy saving and recycling initiatives

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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