Estates Technician CC/2625

Salary: £30,908 - £34,832

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection, we feel this is a good start.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title: Estates Technician

Location: Yale

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Salary: £24,111 - £24,717

We are currently recruiting an Estates Technician working from our Yale site.

Reporting to an Estates Officer, you will be responsible for locking and unlocking College premises whilst safeguarding the related keys and codes. Patrolling, reacting to and managing incidents, you will set alarm systems and attend alarm call outs whilst escorting and supervising visitors and contractors on College premises.

Carrying out work required to maintain the estate and all related services to include various grounds maintenance duties as required, you will undertake minor building repair and building maintenance work along with scheduled preventative and planned maintenance work, complying with College procedures at all times. You will support the College cleaning services and grounds staff and organise room layouts with furniture and equipment to ensure that rooms are fit for the purpose.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of a similar role is desirable but not essential.
  
• Candidates must be able to conduct basic building maintenance tasks and have the ability to manhandle furniture, materials and equipment.
  
• This position requires an element of shift working so flexibility around working hours is essential.
  
• With excellent communication skills allowing you to create effective working relationships, you will be capable of analysing problems and selecting practical solutions and be able to follow instruction
  
• A valid driving licence and access to own transport is essential.
  

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave