Salary: £25,205 – £28,282 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                   

Hours: 37 hours per week (shift/rota basis including evenings and weekends)

Location: Crewe Campus

We are seeking an Estates and Facilities Officer to join our team at our Crewe Campus.  This is an excellent opportunity to provide general maintenance and repair of College premises in order to ensure a quality service for learners, visitors, customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking general maintenance and repair of College premises and grounds;
• Identification/reporting of minor defects to be resolved in accordance with the Estates and Facilities team’s maintenance and repair programme;
• Providing a responsive service to support the College’s needs in relation to its premises and grounds;
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines whilst carrying out all duties; and
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
• First Aid at Work Certificate (or be willing to undertake);
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Work experience in a maintenance role or within the construction trade; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.  

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected] by the 4 November 2024 at 9am. 

The selection process will take place on 14 November 2024. 

Benefits: 

• Access to world-class facilities 
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected]. 
• Equality and Diversity 
• Information, Advice and Guidance 
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent 
• Principles of Customer Service 
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification 
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities 
• Competitive salary 
• Pension scheme 
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays) 
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform 
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities 
• Employee benefit platform 
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon 
• Free onsite parking 

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [email protected] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.  

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.