Safety & Building Services Operative

Job Title: Safety & Building Services Operative

Department: Estates

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £24,519 – £25,493 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week*

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum

Pension: NEST Pension Scheme

* This role operates on a 3-week shift rotation to provide cover 7 days per week, including evenings and weekends. Current shift patterns are:
* 06:00 – 14:30, 08:00 – 16:30, and 13:00 – 21:30. In addition, you will be required to work approximately one weekend in every 8 weeks, with weekend hours of 08:00 – 16:30 on both Saturday and Sunday.

These working patterns reflect current arrangements and may be reviewed and adjusted in line with operational requirements.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking greater flexibility and are happy to consider term-time only (TTO) working arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, we encourage you to discuss it as part of the recruitment process.

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Safety & Building Services Operative to join our Facilities Management team and help create a safe, secure and welcoming environment for everyone across our College campus. This is a varied, hands‑on role that combines security, porterage and building services duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, solving problems and working as part of a team.

• To provide an efficient and effective estates service within the Facilities Management Department. Services include but are not limited to, porterage, internal goods & post services, concierge services, fire evacuation, cleaning, goods yard operation, minor maintenance and repair, reprographics, and car parking services.
• To play a full part in the College Safety team, to have a good understanding of Safeguarding responsibilities, gain and maintain Security Industry Association registration in door supervision & CCTV operation including the supply of recorded images (in accordance with relevant legislation), carry out the duty of an appointed first aider.
• To participate in flexible working arrangements, including shift systems and weekend cover, and an emergency call‑out rota.
• To respond to request for assistance, in an efficient and effective manner, as appropriate to skills and duties.

Please view the full job description here –Safety & Building Services Operative

• To hold or be willing to work towards appointed person First Aid status.
• To hold or be willing to work towards IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• To hold a valid SIA badge (Frontline Door Supervisor / CCTV Operator) or be willing to work towards –
  Desirable.
• To hold a full, clean driving license –
  Desirable.

• Experience of working in a role with security elements including de‑escalation, patrolling, s, meet and greet.
• Porterage.
• Concierge services.
• Fire evacuation.

• Basic understanding of CCTV and Security systems.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening and recall).
• Excellent Interpersonal and team working skills and ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family‑friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit…