Facilities Assistant

Required to start: Sept 2023

Facilities Assistant

A1/A3 (SCP 1-4) £20,258 – £21,189

Contract: 37 Hours per week, All Year Round

Elliott Hudson College are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Facilities Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as a college. The purpose of this post is to assist in the provision of maintenance and security services on college premises thereby ensuring a safe working environment.

The ideal applicant will be:

·       Able to carry out basic repairs, including minor plumbing, unblocking drains, repairing furniture.

·       Able to work under pressure and deliver results to tight timeframes.

·       Able to cope with the physical demands of the post.

What we can offer you:

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·       Membership to a government pension scheme.

·       £2k Cycle to work scheme.

·       Specsavers scheme

·       Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers

·       Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About us: Elliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16-19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region. Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, Elliott Hudson College has a mission to ensure that its students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination. 

If you would like to know more about our College, please visit our website at https://www.elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk/

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk or by telephone on 0113 323 9777.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:                               Tuesday 10 October 2023 (12pm)

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn prior to the above date.    

Interviews will take place:                          Thursday 12 October 2023   

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.