Estates Operative

General maintenance duties relating to the care, security, and maintenance of the buildings and to provide a service to staff, students and contractors on a shift pattern as part of the Facilities and Estates Team for USP College campuses. Role Requirements:

• To provide and promote a high level of customer service to the staff, students, contractors, visitors, emergency services and other users of the College
• To ensure compliance with the Health & Safety Policy of the College and other instructions given as necessary. Rectifying or reporting defects where appropriate and reporting or rectifying safety hazards or unsafe working arrangements.
• To ensure appropriate security levels are adhered to with response to alarm activations or similar call-outs relating to all college functions. Adhere to day to day and emergency procedures relating to locking/unlocking functions, alarms, liaising with emergency services and the safety of our students.
• Provide appropriate access to the buildings in the event of adverse weather conditions or similar emergency situations.
• Attend to all enquiries and assist in the efficient maintenance, inspection and repair of the plant, equipment, furniture, fixtures & fittings and fabric of the buildings and outbuildings.
• Attend and assist with clearing, cleaning and other housekeeping duties deemed necessary by the Deputy Head of Estates and Compliance.
• To assist as required with Maintaining and following procedure for logging and delivery of incoming parcels and deliveries to the college.
• Attend to and assist with the day-to-day operation of the reprographics service.
• Assist with College Lettings.
• Attend all meetings and events as specified by Management, as deemed necessary for College purposes, to provide effective support and meet service requirements., Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
  
  A high standard of communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise their workload
• Have a team orientated ethos
  
  A competitive salary.
• A college environment fully dedicated to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
• Collaborative working with parents and carers to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Onsite parking.
• Onsite canteen & coffee shop with locally sourced ingredients.
• A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.