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Site Operative

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 27,733 - 29,544 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: PR1, Preston, Lancashire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Site Operative

  * £27,733 per annum to £29,544 per annum

  * Enhanced Disclosure clearance (including barred list check)

Site Operative

To provide a high-quality service and support in all aspects of estates functions, general maintenance, and operational Health & Safety to maintain high standards throughout the campus creating an outstanding and welcoming teaching and learning environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Site Maintenance

To undertake minor maintenance repairs and any requests made via the online cedar

ticket system

Undertake minor maintenance and repairs, including (but not limited to); unblocking sinks, drains & toilets, low level plumbing repairs, repairs to furniture, doors & ironmongery, hanging of pictures, whiteboards, and noticeboards, low level joinery work The effective operation of the heating system and boilers, including the Building Management System (BMS), ensuring buildings are heated and cooled as necessary To carry out necessary grounds maintenance, including (but not limited to); pressure washing, litter picking, leaf clearing, snow and ice clearance.

To provide full property and grounds maintenance support to the Lancaster University

School of Mathematics (LUSoM).

A collaboration between College and Lancaster University, based adjacent to the Cardinal Newman College campus.

Liaise with contractors scheduled to complete reactive works - understand the problem, assess any impact the works may have to the College and take ownership for your own continuous improvement by learning key skills from qualified tradespeople Set contractors up for success - show them to the area of their work if required, explain in detail the nature of the problem and any investigative steps that have already been taken by the College

Use available resources to enhance your knowledge, increasing your level of technical skill to allow you to resolve reactive issues before passing to the contractor

Security

Undertake keyholding and the security of all buildings including but not limited to; Unlock all buildings daily ensuring areas have adequate lighting as necessary Lock and secure all buildings as necessary, ensuring windows and lights are off Be available for out of hours call out (on a flexible rota) Ensure fire and intruder alarm systems are checked daily and any faults reported Report any intruders or any unauthorised persons on the college campus Report any damage or vandalism to buildings or belongings Liaise and communicate with the outsourced security team as necessary

Provide contractors with an access card (registered through our electronic SALTO system) and sign in/out any keys required for their works Health & Safety

Ensure contractors are signed in at the Site Staff Office in line with college procedures and in accordance with the CDM Regulations 2015 (or as amended), ensuring they have the relevant ID pass and documentation i.e. permit to work, risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) prior to works commencing

Undertake safety inspections/testing including, but not limited to, the minibus , emergency lighting, Legionella, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, fire doors and exits.

To ensure the proper and safe storage of all equipment, tools, materials and chemicals

Ensure all Health and Safety Procedures and duties are adhered to as outlined in the

Health and Safety Policy

To contribute operationally to the Disaster Recovery Plan

Assume the responsibilities of a fire officer during fire alarm activations

Respond to first aid requests and administer first aid as necessary

Complete external site inspections, assessing the condition of the grounds.

Take action where possible to rectify and report larger-scale issues

Work at height, with the safe use of ladders & platform steps

Manual Handling Duties

Accept receipt of all deliveries and distribute accordingly ensuring that items have been delivered to the correct person/department Relocation and removal of furniture around the college campus Set up of furniture for exams and following projects Assist staff across the College with the movement of various items between locations Make safe any areas/items of equipment that cause concern

Other Responsibilities

College corporate work wear and personal protective workwear will be provided and must be worn as instructed

To assist with any urgent cleaning duties which may arise during the college day

To ensure sufficient stock levels for equipment and materials

Drive the college minibus & van in accordance with driver’s license categories set out by the DVLA

Proactively support energy saving and recycling initiatives

To assist with the letting of college facilities to community users

To undertake appropriate training as required

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.

Escort contractors & visitors around the site, providing tours as required (including roof space)

Coach new members of the team, sharing your knowledge & expertise

Constantly strive for improvement within the team, seeking both cost saving and time

saving measures

Qualifications/Attainments

Awareness of Health and Safety legislation

First aid certificate, or prepared to train towards

Full drivers’ license

Time served trade (e.g. plumbing, mechanical, electrical, joinery, decorator)

MIDAS certificate

Health & Safety qualification

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective organisational skills and attention to detail

Self-motivated with good time management and the ability to prioritise workload

Ability to undertake manual tasks e.g. maintenance repairs/DIY

Ability to undertake heavy lifting duties

Knowledge of water, drainage, heating and electrical systems

Use of Microsoft office, (Excel, Outlook, Word & Teams)

Previous experience in a similar role

Personal Qualities

Self-motivated, proactive and flexible

Reliable, honest and trustworthy

Ability to work as a team

Flexible attitude to working hours

Follow agreed procedures and standards on your work and ensure you produce a safe and effective service to others

Excellent time keeping and attendance record subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010

Display the values, attitudes, and behaviour consistent with the ethos of the College

The ability to meet the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act (to be eligible to work in the UK)

Enhanced Disclosure clearance (including barred list check)

Provision of two references which are deemed as satisfactory to the Principal

Medical clearance

Interested Please apply

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