Job Title: Multi-skilled Tradesperson
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Basic Salary: £19,276 to £25,233 per annum (depending on experience).
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
The College has an incredible sense of community among its staff which can be felt immediately. The fascination of our setting is lasting and the Good Schools Guide describes the College as: “A successful, flourishing, dependable school with real spiritual heart.”
Our 400-acre site with its large leafy grounds, impressive playing fields and attractive school buildings offers modern facilities in a country setting, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds. With excellent transport links and only 30 minutes by train to central London stations, the College is 20 minutes’ drive from junction 25 of the M25, immediately off the A10. Also within easy access is London Stansted airport, which is a 20-minute drive.
The Role
The purpose of the role is to work with the Building Projects Manager, maintenance colleagues and other members of the College community to carry out works within the departments remit to keep all systems operating smoothly. You will be assisting to provide safe and suitable working conditions within the College campus for all staff, students and visitors.
Responsibilities include
- To assist with the day-to-day operation of the College boilers.
- Be able to carry out minor electrical works or repairs.
- Undertake general maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, decorating, tiling, furniture repairs, groundworks, small carpentry works, cleaning of gutters and gullies around site, dry lining repairs, masonry repairs and general labouring.
- To be able to work on their own and with other members of the department where required.
- Ensure workshop and stores are kept in a clean and safe condition. To ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained and safely stored when not in use.
- To ensure that all tasks are carried out so as to minimise any risk to staff and students and with minimum disruption to the normal running of the College.
- To conduct yourself professionally and politely with staff/students at all times.
Ideal candidate
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including 5 GCSE at C grade or above to include English and maths.
- Experience of working in the maintenance/construction industry.
- Experience with Painting & decorating as well as general construction knowledge (carpentry, masonry etc)
- Must be able to work safely.
- Ability to resolve problems and find best solutions.
- Ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
Benefits
- Excellent catering facilities including school lunches during term time when the kitchens are open. Cakes and biscuits during break times in the staff common room and hot drinks machines.
- Use of the College sports facilities when not in use by students, including the gym.
- Free parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discretionary closure of the College between Christmas and New Year (in addition to annual leave).
- An increase to 25 days'(FTE) annual leave following 5 years’ service plus public holidays.
- Lieu time is accrued when working beyond contractual hours. These hours can be taken off throughout the year, in addition to annual leave.
- Pension: Employee contribution 4% College contribution 8.5%.
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