Site Operative

Role

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible. For an outstanding candidate the college will consider a "golden hello" payment of up to 10% of the annual salary.

The Main Duties And Responsibilities Of This Role Include:

• Undertake minor maintenance repairs and any requests made via the online helpdesk ticket system
• Undertake keyholding and the security of all buildings
• Undertake safety inspections/testing including, but not limited to, the minibus, emergency lighting, legionella flushing and temperature checks, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, fire doors and exits
• Accept receipt of all deliveries and distribute accordingly ensuring that items have been delivered to the correct person/department
• Ensure sufficient stock levels for equipment and materials

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our friendly and well established Estates department.

The Estates Department is seeking an individual with a strong awareness of Health and Safety legislation, excellent communication skills, and a self‑motivated, proactive, and flexible approach to work.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

• Two weeks: 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
• Remaining weeks: 5.30 am – 1.30 pm and 7.00 am – 3.00 pm

The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 10 to 12 – pro‑rata to £27,733 to £29,544 per annum. For an outstanding candidate the college will consider a "golden hello" payment of up to 10% of the annual salary.

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Tuesday 16th June (the advert may be closed in advance).

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
• Pro‑rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
• Staff contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with college holidays, usually around 2 weeks
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on‑site gym
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
• Flu vouchers
• Staff savings scheme

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.