Facilities Team Members

Facilities Team Members

Responsible to: The Facilities and Welfare Manager
Hours: Permanent. Full time (37 hours/week, 5 days/week) full year, although requests for part-time working will be considered

There are likely to be three shift patterns: early, mid and late. Depending on preferences and availability, these will be allocated or worked in a rota

To facilitate some of our external lettings, flexibility for later finishes and/or weekend hours is required. Time off in lieu is operated

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable individuals to join our friendly Facilities/Site Team to provide maintenance and security for the school site. Ideally, these roles are full time; however, part-time requests will be considered at interview.

The Facilities Team looks after the school’s buildings and the outdoor environment. Working closely with the Facilities and Welfare Manager, and depending on the shift worked, the role of the Facilities Team Members includes:

•    opening and locking up at the start and end of the day 
•    carrying out risk assessments and scheduled inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and national regulations 
•    booking and supervising contractors
•    supporting with the general maintenance of school buildings.

Full training will be given in all aspects of the role and we are keen to encourage a wide range of applications.

The successful candidates will be self-motivated, able to manage their own workload and have the flexibility to meet tight deadlines and to deal with unexpected situations. Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and general DIY knowledge/skills would be an advantage but are not essential as full training will be given. A clean, current driving licence is desirable.

Ullswater Community College (UCC) is an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you’re over 18).

You should have a practical approach to work; relevant experience is desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be provided.

Full job details and comprehensive information about the school can be found on the website (www.ullswatercc.co.uk).

About Ullswater Community College

This is an exciting time to join UCC – we have been approved in Phase 2 of the School Building Programme and are looking forward to new premises in the near future.

UCC is a friendly, supportive employer with a lot to offer its employees. Benefits include:

•    Starting holiday allowance of 25 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years
•    Membership of a staff wellbeing programme
•    Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
•    Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
•    Free eye-test scheme
•    A welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter and with a Staff Wellbeing group that is an integral part of the school culture

To apply: please download an application form and equalities and diversity form from our website, where full job details and comprehensive information about the school can also be found. Contact us at hr@ullswatercc.co.uk with any queries.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 23 September 2024

UCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Employment at UCC is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed; if they are disclosed, the school cannot take them into account.

We regret that only successful applicants will be contacted.