Maintenance Operative / Technician
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.15 to £13.14 p/h |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2TA |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1414841 |
Summary
Overview and Responsibilities
Maintenance Operative / Technician
Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
Salary: £12.15 to £13.14 p/h depending on skills and experience
Hours: 20 hours per week, Term time only, Monday to Friday 14.00pm – 18.00pm
The Aurora Group
We’re currently looking to enhance our team with a part time Maintenance Operative to start in April 2024.
The Role: The role requires emphasis on Health & Safety relevant to the premises ensuring that the building and grounds are continually fit for purpose for students and staff to enable them to fulfil their roles. This job involves various duties to include carrying out general maintenance, and repairs to the building, and planned maintenance. This will require a high level of attention to detail to maintain the high standards of the school and any associated school property. Key Duties: Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard in a proactive approach. Conduct regular inspections and ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the main school and associated school buildings. Comply with all corporate policies regarding Health and Safety whilst carrying out maintenance functions. Maintain plant and equipment service records. Report defects, damages and malfunctions to the School Business Manager. Ensure the safe storage of tools and equipment and maintain an equipment register. Play a full part in building good relationships with other staff, students and stakeholders. Operate and maintain heating and hot water plant. Ensure records of all required checks are fully completed and legible, and available for inspection Carry out Maintenance and Health and Safety checks on water, fire alarm, exits, equipment, emergency lighting, asbestos and general checks as required. Organise and carry out the collection and movement of furniture and equipment as directed. Ensure that the outside of the buildings are maintained in good order, liaising with contract window cleaners, gardening services and regulated services (gas and electricity contractors). Ensure that all emergencies are dealt with speedily and effectively, including being a key holder for the site. Promote and maximise the security of the premises. Managing all contractors to site, including signing in and out, safe working practices and monitoring work carried out. Carry out and record vehicle checks weekly. Carry out fire drills and other emergency evacuations in line with Independent School compliance. Carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Senior Leadership Team and/or group Facilities and Estate Team. The role will require some lone working; travel; physical work and the ability to drive The role will require independent working and the ability to work using your own initiative The role may require emergency call outs; recompensed in agreement with SLT.
Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Experience working within an educational setting is desirable, although not essential. General maintenance knowledge, basic tasks related to joinery and plumbing. Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations Understanding of hot & cold water systems Knowledge of good working trade practices. Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Training and DevelopmentSave money on your bills!!Competitive Pay and Reward UK Health Cash PlanEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a friend for £1,000How to apply? Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
The Role: The role requires emphasis on Health & Safety relevant to the premises ensuring that the building and grounds are continually fit for purpose for students and staff to enable them to fulfil their roles. This job involves various duties to include carrying out general maintenance, and repairs to the building, and planned maintenance. This will require a high level of attention to detail to maintain the high standards of the school and any associated school property. Key Duties: Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard in a proactive approach. Conduct regular inspections and ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the main school and associated school buildings. Comply with all corporate policies regarding Health and Safety whilst carrying out maintenance functions. Maintain plant and equipment service records. Report defects, damages and malfunctions to the School Business Manager. Ensure the safe storage of tools and equipment and maintain an equipment register. Play a full part in building good relationships with other staff, students and stakeholders. Operate and maintain heating and hot water plant. Ensure records of all required checks are fully completed and legible, and available for inspection Carry out Maintenance and Health and Safety checks on water, fire alarm, exits, equipment, emergency lighting, asbestos and general checks as required. Organise and carry out the collection and movement of furniture and equipment as directed. Ensure that the outside of the buildings are maintained in good order, liaising with contract window cleaners, gardening services and regulated services (gas and electricity contractors). Ensure that all emergencies are dealt with speedily and effectively, including being a key holder for the site. Promote and maximise the security of the premises. Managing all contractors to site, including signing in and out, safe working practices and monitoring work carried out. Carry out and record vehicle checks weekly. Carry out fire drills and other emergency evacuations in line with Independent School compliance. Carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Senior Leadership Team and/or group Facilities and Estate Team. The role will require some lone working; travel; physical work and the ability to drive The role will require independent working and the ability to work using your own initiative The role may require emergency call outs; recompensed in agreement with SLT.
Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Experience working within an educational setting is desirable, although not essential. General maintenance knowledge, basic tasks related to joinery and plumbing. Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations Understanding of hot & cold water systems Knowledge of good working trade practices. Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Training and DevelopmentSave money on your bills!!Competitive Pay and Reward UK Health Cash PlanEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a friend for £1,000How to apply? Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.