Facilities and Maintenance Officer
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,639.00 to £26,810.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 24639 - 26810 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 4HJ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20247431 |
Summary
Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role:
Activate Learning are now recruiting for a Property and Environment Officer to join our team based at our Reading College Campus.
In this role, you will ensure that the College premises and facilities provide a safe, clean and secure environment that supports teaching and learning.
No two days will be the same, from unlocking the site, to conducting office moves, to general maintenance such as repair jobs, or painting and decorating.
Permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours per week with a split shift pattern in place, including mornings and evenings, based at our Reading campus.
There may be a requirement for the successful candidate to be on call every fourth week, which will involve holding the on-duty phone and attending to any out of hours emergencies whilst you are on call, which you will be paid for.
What do you need to be a successful Property and Environment Officer at Activate Learning?
You will bring a positive, solution focussed attitude and work well in a team to deliver a customer focused facilities support service. You will be a good problem solver with the ability to think on your feet.
About you:
Ability to carry out basic maintenance tasks/DIY experience
Understanding of Health and Safety procedures
Previous experience in a facilities or estates role is desirable, but not essential
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:
Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
Specialised support and development for teaching staff
Access to qualified coaches for all staff
Leadership and Management development programmes
Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee resource groups
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend vacancy incentive
Access to student discount programmes
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role:
Activate Learning are now recruiting for a Property and Environment Officer to join our team based at our Reading College Campus.
In this role, you will ensure that the College premises and facilities provide a safe, clean and secure environment that supports teaching and learning.
No two days will be the same, from unlocking the site, to conducting office moves, to general maintenance such as repair jobs, or painting and decorating.
Permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours per week with a split shift pattern in place, including mornings and evenings, based at our Reading campus.
There may be a requirement for the successful candidate to be on call every fourth week, which will involve holding the on-duty phone and attending to any out of hours emergencies whilst you are on call, which you will be paid for.
What do you need to be a successful Property and Environment Officer at Activate Learning?
You will bring a positive, solution focussed attitude and work well in a team to deliver a customer focused facilities support service. You will be a good problem solver with the ability to think on your feet.
About you:
Ability to carry out basic maintenance tasks/DIY experience
Understanding of Health and Safety procedures
Previous experience in a facilities or estates role is desirable, but not essential
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:
Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
Specialised support and development for teaching staff
Access to qualified coaches for all staff
Leadership and Management development programmes
Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee resource groups
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend vacancy incentive
Access to student discount programmes
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.