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Facilities / Maintenance Technician

Job details
Posting date: 07 February 2025
Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 February 2025
Location: BS23 2AL
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Weston College
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: WREQ5482

Summary

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Facilities / Maintenance Technician?

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

You will work a variety of shifts, between the hours of 7.30am and 9.30pm, with occasional working until 10.00pm required. This role could be based at any of our campuses in Weston-super-Mare.

Due to the shift work nature of this role, you will receive a shift allowance of £1,000 per annum.

This role involves a high level of physical activity, and some working outdoors.

Day to day duties of the role

To support the safety and security of the College premises, vehicles and contents

As instructed, to ensure that the premises are properly maintained, and all lighting and heating systems and equipment are functioning. To undertake minor repairs and decorations as requested.

To receive deliveries of goods made to the premises and convey such items to other parts of the premises.

To set the alarm system and secure the building and campuses at the end of the College day.

Required skills and qualifications

Full driving licence is essential as you will be required to travel between college campuses

Excellent customer service / communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Flexible approach to service delivery

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement
2-week Christmas closure
Potential for hybrid working opportunities
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking across sites
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Annual staff conference with guest speakers
Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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