Estates Operative
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,801 per year |
| Additional salary information: | - *Pay Award Decision Pending* |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Benfleet, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | USP College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SR2123 |
Summary
Vacancy details
£24,801 - *Pay Award Decision Pending*
Reference No. SR2123
Seevic
39 hrs / week|52 weeks / year
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 Estates and Facilities 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
£24,801 - *Pay Award Decision Pending*
Reference No. SR2123
Seevic
39 hrs / week|52 weeks / year
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 Estates and Facilities 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
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