Estates Support Officer

This roles involves the following;

• To provide a handyman / caretaker role for the Estate.
• Ensure College building stock including plant, structures and all ancillary equipment is maintained in accordance with the high standards set by the College and as per regulatory requirements.
• To ensure that teaching facilities including furniture, fixture and fittings are available, cleaned and maintained to provide a high-quality student experience.

• Carry out any minor repairs on site such as light bulb replacement, leaking taps, touching up paint work, fixing door handles, repairing toilet cisterns etc. and escalating additional works and repairs to the helpdesk in a timely manner.
• Ensuring bins are emptied daily, sweep up any debris within car parks and grounds, ensure litter picking is done throughout the day. Monitor the outsourced cleaners and grounds staff. There may be some small amounts of ground works, such as repairing potholes, and grounds maintenance to be carried out when required.
• Carry out furniture, equipment and office moves as required

For full details please see the attached Job & Person Specification

The successful candidate will ideally hold a relevant Level 2 trade skills qualification in a relevant subject such as electrical, plumbing or carpentry. You will have experience of working in a similar role and have extensive DIY experience or a work history in the trade. You will be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business engage with college staff, students and site users in a positive manner.

For full details please see the attached Job & Person Specification.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 33 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• A maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 23.8%)
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
• Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
• On site gym
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
• Eye care vouchers
• Online Payslips
• Volunteering Days
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.

Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Moulton College does not discriminate or consider employment on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. Moulton College encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located at the top of the page, alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.

CVs will not be considered.