Closing date: 05/08/2024 at 12:00
Job Start Date: 27/08/2024
Contract/Hours: Permanent , Full-time
Salary Type: Main Pay Range
Salary Details: £22,312 - £22,736 FTE
Hours of Work: Role 1 - 37 hours pw 52 weeks per year Role 2 - 30 hours per week - 52 weeks per year
Location of Role: Peter Symonds College
Contact e-mail address: [email protected]
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College. We have two sites, the larger of which is near the train station in Winchester and the other, a small distance away in Weeke. We are looking for two new members to join the large Estates team who look after the attractive grounds and many buildings. You will be on a rotating shift pattern, which will include evenings, this will be discussed further at interview. You will also be required to join a rota to cover some Saturdays, for which additional hours will be paid, as well as on-call commitment. Duties will include locking and unlocking buildings, undertaking internal and external maintenance, porterage, driving and other duties as required to keep the buildings and grounds in good state. You must be physically fit to undertake manual work. Experience in a maintenance role would be helpful but above all, we are looking for someone with a cheerful and ‘can-do’ attitude, who is ready and able to learn.
Job Title: Estates Assistant
Reports to: Estates Manager
Job Purpose:
To assist the Estates Manager and Deputy Manager in the care, security and upkeep of the College buildings and site
Duties will include:
All aspects of maintenance/security of the College buildings and facilities at the Owens Road site. On occasions this will include work at the Weeke site.
General internal and external minor maintenance and repairs to building (including AHED Centre, when required) and surrounds including:
Locking and unlocking of College buildings when required, including at Weeke site.
Operation of the College’s heating, lighting, plumbing and gate systems as required.
To attend callouts outside of normal College hour as part of a call out rota.
Attend certain College events/functions outside of normal College hours, as directed. This includes some evenings and weekends.
Movement of chairs/desks/other furniture to accommodate the smooth running of the College.
Driving a College minibus and other vehicles.
To undertake emergency cleaning duties which may occur during the College day; e.g. clearing up hazardous substances such as split chemicals, broken class, vomit, blood, etc.
Clearing areas when required to ensure that these areas can be quickly put back into use. This includes the movement of stationery, deliveries etc.
Acting as First Aider, as required.
Accompanying College staff to offsite commitments and assisting as required e.g. loading and unloading.
Directing the work of cleaning staff if required.
Complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Regulations. To take reasonable care for Health/Safety of him/herself, and for others affected by his/her work and to co-operate with the employer in ensuring that Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out.
Prioritising the safeguarding of all students and participating in training on safeguarding matters.
Contributing to the elimination of unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
Any other duties which can reasonably be described as falling within the role of Estates Assistant.
Application forms on website - Estates Assistant: Peter Symonds College (psc.ac.uk)
Peter Symonds College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Address: Owens Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6RX
Telephone: 01962 857557
Website: https://www.psc.ac.uk/