Electrical & Site Maintenance Operative

Electrical & Site Maintenance Operative- Estates Team

Responsible To: Estates Manager

Purpose

• To ensure the College structure, fabric and fittings are maintained, to provide a high-class and safe working and studying environment.
• To be a registered key holder for the College campus and to ensure the campus is fully secure at the end of the day.
• To provide competent electrical maintenance, check and repairs for the College campus.
• To ensure that the College campus is monitored in a professional manner, showing respect and politeness to all persons attending or visiting the College, whilst presenting a smart and reassuring presence to everyone at all times.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the delivery of a safe and secure teaching and working environment under the direction of the Estates Manager
• Responsible for the opening and securing of the College buildings at the start of the day, during and the end of each day
• Monitoring student conduct and taking appropriate action (when required) whilst on campus
• Control of vehicle movement and parking whilst on campus
• To undertake porterage duties for deliveries
• To undertake reactive and planned maintenance tasks to maintain the College services, fabric and environment including electrical maintenance and repair.
• To undertake regular checks and maintenance of equipment including electrical to prevent issues escalating.
• To thoroughly examine electrical systems and equipment for signs of wear, damage or malfunction including testing of all RCD fuses.
• Maintaining records of all maintenance activities and inspections on iAM Compliant CAFM system and using the helpdesk feature of this software to respond to requests.
• Replacing outdated or damaged components with newer, more efficient ones e.g. fuse boards and lighting.
• Supporting the short, medium- and long-term planning of campus electrical upgrading.
• To undertake appropriate health and safety checks of the site or specific equipment
• To monitor and check the heating, cooling, ventilation, hot and cold-water services on the campus
• To assist in the clearing of snow/ice during inclement weather and to maintain, when required, clear routes around the College for students, visitors and staff
• To accompany visitors, contractors and others on the College campus when requested
• To assist with emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures of the campus as directed by the Estates Manager (or Health and Safety SLT)
• Setting out of furniture especially in classrooms and for exams
• To be available for College events such as evening open events and Saturday sporting activities (on a rota)
• Any other duties that are in accordance with the purpose, grade of the post as agreed with the Business and Operations Manager

Please go to the Application Pack for a full list of the benefits at Priestly and TCAT as a whole.

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous Professional Development Programme
• Free eye tests
• Staff wellbeing activities
• Free parking and cycle storage
• Cafes and kitchen

Apply:

Download the application form from our website https://www.priestley.ac.uk/job-vacancies-at-priestley/ and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs).

Email your application to [email protected] or, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to: HR Department, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are selected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution.

If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please email [email protected]

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment in Education

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All policies regarding safeguarding can be found on our website www.priestley.ac.uk

Priestley College uses the Disclosure and Barring Service to assess all applicants and complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. For more details go to www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and- barring-service/about and for information relating to the DBS Update Service visit www.gov.uk/dbs-update- service. We also comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce (which must be shared with the HR Department within 28 days of its issue) or if already registered with the Update Service, provide their original certificate, and their registration number. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration of appointment.

Equality and Diversity

As an equal opportunities employer we aim to promote and maintain equality of opportunity. We monitor the diversity of applicants and would therefore ask you to support us in completing and returning our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Information will be treated in confidence and will only be used to assist our monitoring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,408.00 per year

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person