Vacancy details
Salary: £23,442
Reference: SR1765
Location: Palmers Campus
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 week per year
Contract: Permanent
Job Details
General maintenance duties relating to the care, security, and maintenance of the buildings and to provide a service to staff, students and contractors on a shift pattern as part of the Facilities and Estates Team for USP College campuses.
Duties & Responsibilities
To provide and promote a high level of customer service to the staff, students, contractors, visitors, emergency services and other users of the College
To ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy of the College and other instructions given as necessary. Rectifying or reporting defects where appropriate and reporting or rectifying safety hazards or unsafe working arrangements.
To ensure appropriate security levels are adhered to with response to alarm activations or similar call-outs relating to all college functions. Adhere to day to day and emergency procedures relating to locking/unlocking functions, alarms, liaising with emergency services and the safety of our students.
Provide appropriate access to the buildings in the event of adverse weather conditions or similar emergency situations.
Attend to all enquiries and assist in the efficient maintenance, inspection and repair of the plant, equipment, furniture, fixtures & fittings and fabric of the buildings and outbuildings.
Attend and assist with clearing, cleaning and other housekeeping duties deemed necessary by the Deputy Head of Estates and Compliance.
To assist as required with Maintaining and following procedure for logging and delivery of incoming parcels and deliveries to the college.
Attend to and assist with the day-to-day operation of the reprographics service.
Assist with College Lettings.
Attend all meetings and events as specified by Management, as deemed necessary for College purposes, to provide effective support and meet service requirements.
The right candidate will have:
A high standard of communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise their workload
Have a team orientated ethos
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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