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Jobs
Estates and Facilities Assistant
Organisation: Newbattle Abbey
Salary: £23,092 (c £24,000 inc. standby rota allowance. Pay award pending)
Location: Newbattle Abbey College
We are currently recruiting for an Estates & Facilities Assistant to join the team at Newbattle Abbey College.
The successful post holder will be responsible for assisting with the daily operational and maintenance duties in support of the college buildings, grounds, and business park.
For an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact George Currie, Estates and Facilities Manager (GeorgeCurrie@nac.ac.uk)
The role
To undertake the daily operational and maintenance duties in support of the
college buildings, grounds, and business park.
Task/duties of the role
1. Undertake routine checks and maintenance of the College heating and hot
water facility, Monitoring and managing the boilers setting via the Business
Management System (BMS).
2. To liaise with specialist contractors and report/action any faults found to
Estates & Facilities Manager.
3. Ensure all areas are setup and maintained daily, and as required. To set up
corporate areas as noted in the bookings diary.
4. To assist with setting up college ICT equipment when required.
5. To monitor and assist with maintaining the decoration and building fabric of
the College.
6. In consultation with the Estates & Facilities Manager liaise with contractors
and their representatives to ensure that health and safety standards are
addressed.
7. Liaise with and support the student body, and all staff with regards to the
operation and maintenance of the college buildings and services.
8. Represent the best interests of the College in internal and external meetings
as required.
9. As Deputy Fire Warden undertake and record weekly system test on the fire
detection system. Check all fire escape routes and for any tampering/faults
with fire safety equipment/alarms. Assist the Estates & Facilities Manager with
periodic fire evacuation drills.
10.Undertake out of hours duties on an established standby rota basis
11.Ensure that all access roads, paths, and perimeter fences are maintained and
kept in a good state of repair.
12.Maintain all College plant, equipment, and furnishings.
13. Oversee external contractors as directed by the Estates & Facilities Manager
14.Liaise with prospective Business Park tenants and monitor tenant lease
compliance and secure monthly meter readings from each unit.
15.Investigate issues reported by tenants and ensure, in conjunction with the
Estates & Facilities Manager, that they are dealt with in a timely and
professional manner.
16.Report to the Estates & Facilities Manager any maintenance and/or estates
issues relating to the college buildings, grounds and/business park.
17.To undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Estates &
Facilities Manager.
What we’re looking for:
• Experience in building services industry
• Experience of working in building
industry
• Some knowledge/competency in electrical work, central heating systems, DIY skills
• High level of maintenance and repair skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative and priorities workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A high level of adaptability to be able to cover unsociable hours including weekends, split shifts, early mornings, and evenings
Closing date: Monday 1st April at midday
Interviews: Week commencing 8th April
Please complete the Application Form, Criminal Convictions Form and Equal Opportunities Form at www.nac.ac.uk/work-for-us and email them to Pauline King, (paulineking@nac.ac.uk), HR Officer.
Application Deadline: Monday 01/04/2024