Estates Technician
Macclesfield College
Macclesfield
- Expired
- Salary:
- £15805 per annum pro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 December 2017
Job overview
Estates Technician
Hours: 37 hours per week - Term Time + 6 weeks - Working a shift pattern
An Estates Technician is required to join our friendly and professional Estates team. As part of the Estates team you will be required to carry out planned maintenance and repair work on College grounds and buildings and will be responsible for ensuring that site management, safety and security is maintained at all times. Shift work and some evening work is required, alongside occasional weekends.
With a ‘flexible can do’ approach to your work, you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, be an excellent team player as well as have the ability to work under pressure using your own initiative when responding to the Estate department's changing work demands.
You will be able to demonstrate a good level of health and safety awareness and the ability to apply safe working practices. Ideally you will have a First Aid at Work certificate, or be willing to undertake this qualification.
Experience of basic maintenance and general repair work along with manual handling techniques is essential. Industry experience in a relevant trade would be advantageous.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.
The College is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from members of ethnic minority groups.
The position will close at 9.00am on 12th December 2017.
Interview Date: 18th December 2017
To apply please visit the college website: www.macclesfield.ac.uk/vacancies
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About Macclesfield College
Macclesfield College is a leading provider of Further Education and Higher Education in the North West of England. Recognised as a 'Good' College at its recent Ofsted inspection in November 2017. Furthermore in 2017 Macclesfield College was a Finalist at the Education Investor awards and is number one in Cheshire for Level 3 courses and Apprenticeships. With a modern, inspiring campus providing education to learners of all ages and abilities. Based in East Cheshire, the college offers free secure campus parking and excellent transport links.
If you are ambitious and motivated Macclesfield College is a friendly place to work where you can develop your career and enjoy benefits such as:
Annual leave
Academic staff are entitled to 40 days per annum (pro rata for part time staff) for the academic year 01 September to 31 August and this is in addition to the Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England and Wales.
Business Support staff are entitled to 30 days per annum (pro rata for part time staff) for the academic year 01 September to 31 August and this is in addition to the Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England and Wales.
College Management Team are entitled to 35 days per annum (pro rata for part time staff) for the academic year 01 September to 31 August and this is in addition to the Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England and Wales.
The College is closed for 2 weeks during the student Christmas break during which time all staff are granted additional leave to be taken at this time.
Pension Schemes
The College offers membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme depending upon your role. Continuing Professional Development All new staff are provided with a full Induction programme. There are also opportunities for internal training opportunities throughout the academic year
Lifestyle
The College has a Costa Coffee shop selling hot and cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches. The Lifestyle Fitness Gym, situated in our modern sports facility, offers affordable gym membership (normally £19 per month) and fitness classes for students, staff and members of the public that include yoga and Pilates.
The College’s Pure Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies Salon provides a wide treatments at competitive prices.
A salary sacrifice child care voucher scheme is offered to all staff. There is also a nursery, run independently of the College, situated on the College’s campus.
Transport Links
The College provides on its campus free secure parking to our staff and bike racks. We are located on local bus routes and are conveniently 20 minutes’ walk from Macclesfield train station.
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