Maintenance Operative Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
ABOUT CSVPA
Our College provides a unique and highly personalised method of learning, creating an environment in which to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals. Our class sizes are small, and this allows an approach that embraces the art school tradition to learning. As we move onto our next phase of our strategic plan, we have had a number of high-profile PR actioners join us to support us in defining our future development Over the last 30 years our portfolio has diversified across subject areas and levels from masters to foundation. We are OFS registered and have established links with leading institutions, including University of the Arts London Awarding Body and Trinity College London. We have a unique relationship with Hearst Magazine, publishers of ELLE, ELLE Decoration, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire and Cosmopolitan who support scholarships, internships and.
We are currently looking to appoint an Maintenance Operative to join our busy operations team.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
To undertake maintenance work as directed. To ensure maintenance work, cleaning, gardening and caretaking tasks are completed to a high standard.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Maintenance Supervisors and your line manager will be the Operations Manager.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
Maintenance
Driving and deliveries
Cleaning
Gardening
Caretaking
Painting/decorating
Cross College Duties
To be mindful of the need to ensure all College students receive a high level of care and discipline at all times (consistent with the Staff Handbook)
To promote the good name of the College through conduct towards students, parents, agents and other parties, and attendance at College events (consistent with the Staff and Personal Tutor Handbooks)
To adhere at all times to College standards (consistent with the Staff Handbook) • To provide general support and cover across the organisation as required
To be mindful at all times of health and safety requirements (consistent with the Staff Handbook)
Duties Pertinent to this Post (not exhaustive list)
- Undertake maintenance issues as directed by Sysaid and the Senior Maintenance Supervisors
- Delivery/collection of food and clean crockery and cutlery to the offsite canteen
- Clean all outside areas
- Deliver photocopy paper as directed
- Ensure all deliveries received are dealt with Security of buildings- Unlocking/locking up
- Pull off and enter job resolutions on Sysaid
- Other related duties as directed by the management from time to time
- Security of buildings- Unlocking/locking up/alarms Weekly (in accordance with the Offices and Classrooms/Residential Accommodation Schedule) Duties will include:
- Undertake weekly campus check
- Clean company vehicles inside and out
- Weekly maintenance checks of vehicles
- Other related duties as directed by the management from time to time
- Fire Alarm testing
- Lock up duty
- Call out duty
- Deep Cleaning of the outside areas as and when required
- General Gardening duties as and when required
- You will also be required to undertake additional duties during our busy Summer School period. These additional duties will be notified to you prior to the commencement of the Summer School.
The post holder will have the ultimate responsibility for all the above functions.
- A caring attitude and a good sense of customer service. An ability to work using one’s own initiative as well as being a good team player is a pre-requisite. Experience gained within a residential environment would be of use.
- Manual handling- moving heavy goods and furniture
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous experience within a maintenance role
Demonstrates good critical thinking skills to understand client issues
Can think and act rationally and maturely without undue bias or reliance on emotional responses
Can weigh up information, issues and evidence and draw balanced conclusions from such
Has positive impact with colleagues and clients
Speaks clearly and persuasively when interacting with internal and external personnel
Can prioritise conflicting demand
Who we are looking for
Creative, caring and committed members of staff
People who are naturally enthusiastic and energetic
People who can deliver service with a smile
Ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to work as a team member and lead by example
Ability to be proactive, flexible and reliable
What We Offer You
Competitive Salary
All Meals while on Duty
Contributory Pension
Health Assist Programme
Long Service Award - additional days holiday for each year of service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Professional and Personal Development through accredited courses and our training partner Linked In Learning
ABOUT Global Schools
CATS Global Schools are a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.
We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, CATS Academy in Boston The Worthgate School in Canterbury, Guildhouse School in London, Bosworth Independent School in Northampton, Bournemouth Collegiate School, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Colleges are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.
