Estates Operative (Evenings/Weekends)

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Estates Operative to part time evenings and weekends. The information below provides more detail about the role.

We offer great benefits including;

• 6 weeks leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata).

• Generous employer pension contribution

• Regular training and development.

Duties:

1. Building and Site Operation:

• Operate mechanical and electrical systems
• Operate plant rooms

1. Provide an emergency response:

• Support and assist Emergency Services
• Support evacuations and lockdowns
• Provide first aid and be a Fire Marshall as part of the emergency response team
• Remove trapped persons from lifts

1. Provide Grounds Maintenance:

• Tidiness, sweeping/cleaning and bin/ashtray emptying in all external areas. Seasonal cleaning/treating (leaves, snow, ice etc.). Grass cutting, strimming, weeding etc.
• Car Park monitoring, administration and management tasks
• Assisting external grounds maintenance contractors

1. Lifting and Carrying:

• Manual handling of College property such as furniture
• Forwarding/collecting items and packages to/from departments
• Operate the Goods In office/Post Room, taking receipt of deliveries and advising recipients. Including items delivered to main reception and any security office

1. Maintenance:

• Preventative maintenance and site statutory checks as per schedules
• DIY repairs as directed (for example: hanging light tubes; unblocking drains; hanging frames; furniture repairs etc.)
• Respond to all Helpdesk Estates Requests, layouts/lettings, any unanticipated arisings as directed and with a sense of urgency
• Maintenance of departmental tools and equipment including stockholdings

1. Security:

• Estate opening and closing, including alarm setting/unsetting as necessary
• Support to staff/students working outside of normal teaching hours
• Maintain College discipline requirements including property care and behaviour of personnel on site.
• Maintain security of College property entrusted in departmental care
• Operate CCTV and a hand-held radio

Skills/Experience:

• General DIY- appropriate skills
• IT Skills – appropriate skills – MS Office and Outlook
• Excellent customer service skills. Good at dealing with people of all ages

Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths or equivalent.

• Current Driving Licence - Cat B and Cat D

Ideal Attributes:

• Ability to be tactful and deal with confrontation
• Ability to work unsupervised and as a team member
• Have a flexible and proactive attitude to work
• Level of physical fitness to suit job description

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.