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Facilities & Estates Technician

Dovetail & Slate
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0RA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Site Supervisor role at the College involves ensuring smooth campus operations through porterage, minor maintenance, and support for staff and students.
  • Candidates are required to have previous experience in a similar role, basic maintenance skills, and excellent customer service abilities.
  • The position requires a full, clean UK Driving Licence, and the ability to drive a minibus, along with a relevant first aid certificate.
  • The role offers a salary of £25,000 per year and requires candidates to be flexible in their working hours across different campuses.
  • Successful applicants will undergo strict vetting and screening checks, including an enhanced DBS check, due to the nature of the work with vulnerable individuals.

Purpose of the Role:As a Site Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our College's campuses. You'll provide effective porterage, minor maintenance services and essential support to staff and students. Your flexibility, reliability and ability to work independently or as part of a team will be critical in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Key Responsibilities? Teamwork and Flexibility: Work across campuses on a rotationalshift pattern:? Week 1: Monday-Thursday (6:00 am - 2:00 pm).? Week 2: Monday-Thursday (2:00 pm- 10:00 pm).? Fridays: 10:00 am-6:00 pm.? Porterage and Maintenance: Perform manual handling duties, set up and relocatefurniture / equipment, and carry out minor maintenance tasks.? Minibus Operations: Drive the College minibus to facilitate resource transportation,postal service and operate a shuttle service.? Safety and Security:? Conduct site safety and housekeeping inspections.? Perform key holder duties, including locking / unlocking premises on a rotabasis.? Patrol the estate to ensure the security of the premises.

? Customer Service: Provide excellent service while interacting with staff, studentsand visitors.? Logistics: Handle postal services, distribute incoming goods and facilitate contractor /college visitor booking-in procedures.? Systems and Administration:? Access and monitor security systems (CCTV, fire alarms, intruder systems).? Use the computer-based Help Desk system to manage and respond to routineestates tasks.

? Other Duties: Work flexibly to cover absent colleagues and undertake additionaltasks commensurate with the role.

Person SpecificationEssential Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceQualifications & Knowledge? Full, clean UK Driving Licence and able to drive a mini bus for work purposes (D1category required).? Relevant and up-to-date first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).? IT literacy, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).? Practical understanding of Health and Safety at work regulations as they apply toestates and maintenance services.Experience & Competencies? Previous experience in a similar role or environment.? Basic maintenance skills and the ability to perform minor repairs.? Excellent customer service skills with a focus on care and professionalism.? Strong literacy and numeracy skills for administrative tasks, including record-keepingand inspections.

Additional InformationThis role requires flexibility and adaptability to work across different College campuses andundertake varied duties as necessary. The job description may be updated periodically toreflect the evolving needs of the College.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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