Job Title: Premises Assistant
Location: Slough SL2
Hours: Monday - Friday 36 Hours a week
Rate £16 (Paye)

I'm recruiting for a Premises Assistant to join a School in Slough. Assist in maintaining and securing Trust premises and sites, ensuring a safe working environment, under the general supervision of the premises manager, Head of Estates, and Principal, and as part of a team.
Responsibilities:

Security & Maintenance
* Ensure security of buildings and grounds.
* Maintain and repair fittings, furniture, minor plumbing, and light bulbs.
* Perform minor repairs such as unblocking drains and fixing door furniture.
* Decorate buildings, including painting interiors and exteriors.
* Operate heating systems.

Cleaning & Porterage
* Clean internal and external areas.
* Perform porterage duties.
* Collect and assemble waste for collection.
* Clean windows and glazed areas following safety policies.

Team Support
* Monitor and log works carried out by contractors.
* Manage access for lettings and ensure areas are returned to original condition.
* Supervise and establish cleaning procedures, rotas, and standards.
* Ensure the cleaning team follows security requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:
* N/SVQ Level 1 or equivalent experience or qualification or willingness to achieve this.
* Carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating
* Good interpersonal skills and an ability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, pupil's parents and contractors.
* Good written and verbal literacy and numeracy skills, Clear, legible handwriting
* Working knowledge and understanding of IT systems.

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

Job Title: Premises Manager
Location: Slough SL2
Hours: Monday - Friday 36 Hours a week
Rate: £21 (Paye)

I'm recruiting for a Premises Manager to join a School in Slough. Provide property management and security services to the academy. Work with the Estates Manager to plan, coordinate, and implement inspections, maintenance, statutory compliance, and repairs for the academy buildings and grounds. Implement centrally procured contracts. Manage premises staff, including cleaners, and liaise with contractors to maintain high service standards. Ensure site health and safety and maintain the security of the premises. Maintain school machinery and plant, and ensure the premises' internal and external fabric is safe and secure.

Responsibilities:

Management and Supervision:
* Coordinate and implement routine inspections and repairs of school buildings, equipment, and grounds..
* Advise on redecoration and refurbishment plans.
* Investigate site issues, propose solutions, and initiate repairs.
* Order and oversee repairs, managing small maintenance projects.
* Assist in preparing documentation for tenders or project specifications.
* Inspect and report/repair defects in the school's internal and external structures and equipment.
* Establish and monitor window cleaning arrangements.
* Manage and supervise contractors working on school premises.
* Report on buildings, maintenance, and health and safety issues at Academy Council meetings.
* Arrange for the opening, closing, heating, and equipment availability for school functions and outside lettings.
* Manage external grounds contractors and recommend improvements.
* Plan and manage work requests and preparations for Academy events.
* Supervise premises staff, ensuring effective working relationships, timekeeping, and maintenance of work schedules and standards.
* Conduct accident investigations.
* Conduct absence interviews and present to Governors as necessary.
* Conduct and maintain a register of risk assessments.

Security and Health and Safety:
* Complete annual Health and Safety audit and routine checks, including site and equipment inspections.
* Conduct water risk assessments and coordinate surveys with the Estates Manager..
* Maintain and update the Annual Building Inspection Plan to ensure premises are fit for purpose.
* Ensure timely repairs and report defects.
* Conduct daily and weekly inspections of play equipment, making necessary repairs.
* Arrange and implement recommendations from annual play inspections.
* Advise the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on health and safety matters.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, regularly reviewing procedures.
* Undertake yearly fire risk assessment and conduct regular fire safety inspections.
* Supervise the site daily to prevent trespassing and ensure safety.
* Serve as the principal registered Key Holder, attending call-outs and taking appropriate action.


General Duties
* Address bursts, leaks, flooding, fires, and breakages safely and promptly.
* Handle electrical and gas emergencies safely and promptly.
* Supervise and establish cleaning procedures, rotas, and standards.
* Receive deliveries, move supplies, and handle furniture and equipment.
* Liaise with contractors for heating and energy management.
* Take monthly energy readings.
* Manage external bins and order skips as necessary.
* Ensure premises are free from pests and vermin.
* Keep logs of work, records, and information for insurance and inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Nebosh General or equivalent
* COSHH
* Asbestos Awareness
* Legionella Awareness
* Experience of premises management, building cleaning or building management
* Use of general cleaning equipment
* Taking responsibility for security of a building
* Awareness of the requirements of health and safety legislation and good practice relevant to the duties of the post.

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

Job Title: Maintenance Plumber
Location: Enfield EN2
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Salary Range: £29,460 - £39,769 (Depending on Skills and experience)

Responsibilities:

* General Maintenance
* Flushing blockages
* Repairing broken or faulty equipment
* Testing equipment and systems
* Improvements and installations
* Perform reactive, routine, and preventative maintenance and testing
* Testing, fault finding, and repairs on plumbing fixtures and equipment, including water pipes, thermostatic mixing valves, sprinkler systems, sinks, toilets, showers, water filtration plant, emergency water bypass systems, and drainage systems

Qualifications and Skills:

* NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent.
* Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
* Experience within Estates

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

Job Title: Electrical Tradesperson
Location: Enfield EN2
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (On-Going Work)
Salary Range: £29,460 - £39,769 (Depending on Skills and Experience)

Responsibilities:

* General Maintenance
* Experience with nurse calls and fire alarms
* Repairing broken or faulty equipment
* Fault finding and rectifying
* Improvements and installations
* Perform reactive, routine, and preventative maintenance and testing
* Maintenance and installation of lighting and power.

Qualifications and Skills:

* NVQ Level 2 or higher BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent.
* 18th edition
* Experience within Estates

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

Job Title: Outside Porter
Location: Regent's Park NW10
Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,933

Responsibilities:

The Outside Porter is responsible for maintaining the exterior areas of the school, ensuring they are clean, safe, and welcoming. This includes managing school entrances, pathways, playgrounds, car parks, and other external surfaces according to seasonal weather conditions. The role also involves monitoring school bus arrivals and departures, coordinating parking, managing traffic, and ensuring the safe collection of Lower School children. Additionally, the Outside Porter handles driving requests and deliveries.
Summary of Duties
* Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain all exterior school areas, empty exterior waste bins, and ensure daily refuse collection.
* Stock Monitoring: Replenish consumable items such as bin liners and cleaning agents.
* Daily Cleaning: Clean exterior walkways, entrances, and areas of refuse and leaf litter twice daily, and manage puddling or ice in winter.
* Waste Management: Compact refuse daily for collection and arrange for disposal of minor furniture items.
* Bus Coordination: Record and monitor the arrival and departure of minibuses, ensuring orderly and safe parking.
* Gate Management: Unlock and monitor the playground gate at the end of the Lower School day, ensuring only authorized parents or guardians enter and children are safely collected.
* Parent Assistance: Aid parents/guardians with inquiries about deliveries, collections, and drop-offs.
* Maintenance Assistance: Assist the maintenance department as needed.
* Visitor Liaison: Ensure high standards of child safety and well-being through close interaction with parents and visitors.
* Gardening: Water external plants and trees and perform gardening tasks as requested.
* Driving Requests: Coordinate with the transport office for deliveries and collections.
* School Participation: Engage in school events, committees, and extracurricular activities.
* Additional Duties: Perform other duties as requested by the Facilities Operations Manager.

Requirements

* Experience: At least two years in maintenance, porter, or janitorial roles.
* Skills: Ability to multi-task, manage projects to deadlines, and handle various tasks promptly.
* Interpersonal Skills: Strong diplomacy and tact when interacting with parents, faculty, and staff.
* Teamwork: Excellent collaborative skills and a team-focused attitude.
* Child Safety: Proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
* Driving: Clean UK driving license and confidence driving in London.
* Educational Setting: Experience working in a school or educational environment.
* Community Knowledge: Understanding of international and/or independent school communities.

Benefits

* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Enhanced maternity leave

Job Title: Multi Skilled Operative
Location: Aylesbury
Hours: 37 hours a week
Salary: £25,653
Shifts: 7 am to 3 pm, 8am to 4pm, 2pm to 10pm, 2pm to 10pm

Responsibilities:

* Conduct routine maintenance tasks across the college facilities.
* Perform repairs and address technical issues as needed.
* Collaborate with other team members to maintain a safe and efficient environment
* Adhere to the assigned shift pattern and participate in the on-call rota
* Improvements and installations
* Respond to and address security issues
* Will be required to provide cover at our other campuses on some occasions
* Attend and undertake mandatory training when required
* To be efficient in any trade such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or painting.
* Have Multi Skilled knowledge.
* Will have security aspects as well, where they'll have a radio and respond to any incidents with students (candidate) will be trained in security).
* Based at Aylesbury Campus but will occasionally move to Wickham (HP10 9HE)

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the college. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible. While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:

* Pension scheme - LGPS (21% employer contribution)
* 30 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays & Additional annual leave purchase scheme
* A wide range of learning - access to free training & continuous professional development
* A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
* Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
* Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon
* 24hrs/7days a week access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Qualifications and Skills:

* Recognised Qualification in any trade
* Clean driving test.
* Experience working in a facilities role.
* Previous Maintenance experience
* Willing to do a DBS check

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Location: Oxford
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 - 4:30
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per annum

I am recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician for one of the most long-established colleges part of the Oxford constituent establishments which was founded in 1341. A diverse range of electrical work from obsolete systems to modern. The past decade has witnessed a very substantial programme of refurbishment and construction, including the building of a new kitchen, a new auditorium on the main site, and a new underground extension to the library.

Responsibilities:

* Regularly checking the online facilities management system and ensuring all reported maintenance complaints and failures are responded to efficiently and effectively.
* To be on mobile phone contact out of hours to advise on or attend emergencies as appropriate.
* Responsible for liaising with electrical contractors with regard to portable appliance testing programme and statutory fixed wired installations.
* Quarterly emergency light testing and replacement of faulty fittings.
* Responsible for ensuring adequate levels of materials including lamps are available, and liaising with the Clerk of Works / Deputy Clerk of Works to ensure adequate budget provision is available.
* Bi-annual adjustment of all college time clocks.
* Ensuring efficient disposal of hazardous waste products (fluorescent tubes)
* Liaising with external contractors during new installation programmes.
* Routine inspection of plant and boiler rooms and attending to any required adjustments for all mechanical and electrical equipment.
* Reporting all mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
* Modest installation projects and equipment repairs.
* Identification of potential energy saving initiatives in conjunction with the Clerk of Works / Deputy Clerk of Works.
* Overseeing and regular inspection of plant to ensure the efficient running of ventilation equipment.

Qualifications and Skills:

* City & Guilds Electrical Installation Level 2 or NVQ equivalent
* 18th edition (Desirable)
* Experience within a Maintenance role
* Computer skills (Email, Word and proprietary data bases to a basic standard)
* Able to undertake basic fault finding using diagnostic equipment, BMS, electrical drawings, manuals and personal experience.
* Experience, understanding and ability to monitor plant status, interpret alarms etc.
* Ability to manage external contractors and liaise with professional advisers

Benefits

* Holiday entitlement of 38 days pro rata per annum (1 January to 31 December) including Bank Holidays. There is a requirement to use some annual holiday entitlement for the College's Christmas closure period. One additional day of holiday is awarded for completion of 5, 10 and 15 years' of service.
* Towards the end of the holiday year College offers to 'buy back' up to 5 days of unused holiday.
The following Occupational Sick Pay is provided:
* 1 week full pay during probation
* 8 weeks full pay during the balance of the first year and up to the start of 2nd year of service.
* 2nd & 3rd years' service - 12 weeks full pay plus 12 weeks half pay
* 4th & 5th years' service - 20 weeks full pay plus 20 weeks half pay
* 6th years' service and beyond - 26 weeks full pay plus 26 weeks half pay
* One meal will be provided free of charge, to be taken either during an unpaid meal break during working hours, or at either end of a shift in the employee's own time.
* Use of the College gym
* Membership of the University Club
* Electric Car Scheme
* Discounted bus pass purchase scheme, a rail purchase scheme, and a cycle to work scheme

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer / Plumber
Location: Regent's Park
Hours: Monday - Friday 7 AM - 3 PM Then alternates 11 AM - 7 PM
Salary: £39,000 - £43,00

I am recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to join a well-recognised University based in London.

Responsibilities:

* Experience working with AC systems, AHUs FCUs and BMS knowledge.
* Plumbing Instal and maintenance
* Performing maintenance work in a manner that improves equipment and ensures regs and safety standards are met.
* Good communication skills and the ability to address a variety of stakeholders.
* Carry out routine, emergency, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment work.
* Sound working knowledge of standard IT packages, systems and/or databases.
* Preventative and reactive repairs.
* Experience and knowledge of working in a Maintenance environment.
* Conducting follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work.
* Proactive approach to relationship development with colleagues.
* Inspect the building regularly.
* Ability to interpret and apply guidelines to a specific activity.
* Maintain health and safety applying to plant, machinery, and tools to ensure safe working practices.
* Experience of working in a customer-facing environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Mechanical Qualification required: Minimum Level 2 City & Guilds / NVQ
* 2-stage interview process.
* Relevant hands-on experience in building maintenance and fault finding.
* Experience with BMS.
* Good communication skills.
* Cleared DBS.
* Basic IT Skills.
* Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
* Comfortable working on your own and as part of a team.

Benefits

* 27 days annual leave (Additional winter and summer holidays)
* Access to well-being centre
* Pension and private healthcare
* Private healthcare

Hard and Soft Services Consultant - Estates and Facilities

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Join a small hospital is the Hampshire area as a Caretaker/Handperson

Hours: 8am- 4pm Monday to Friday, with on-call cover (1 week in 4)
Occasional weekends required (approximately four per year)
Flexibility to cover 7am - 3pm shifts when needed.

Salary and Benefits:

Annual salary ranging from £24,921 to £29,328 depending on experience
22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
4% pension scheme
On-site parking
Comprehensive training provided after 3 months:
Pool and plant operation
Scaffolding tower training
Chainsaw training

Role Overview:

As a Caretaker and Maintenance Technician, you'll be the go-to person for keeping our facilities in top condition. From minor repairs to general caretaking duties, your expertise will ensure our premises are safe, functional, and welcoming to all.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform general caretaking duties to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
Address light plumbing issues, such as unblocking drains and replacing fixtures.
Conduct basic electrical maintenance, including changing switches and lights.
Repair doors and handrails to uphold safety standards.

Requirements:

Local resident preferred.
Ability to handle on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend shifts.
Willingness to cover early shifts as needed.
If you're a hands-on problem-solver with a passion for maintenance, this role is for you!
Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our facilities run smoothly and efficiently.

Job Title: Maintenance Plumber (NHS)
Location: Kingston upon Thames KT2
Hours: 4 on 4 off (Days) - 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Salary: £29,460 - £31,909

Responsibilities:

* In support of the Mechanical Supervisor to ensure the day-to-day efficient and safe working of all plumbing and mechanical plant on site.
* Carry out routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of plumbing and mechanical plant as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor
* To attend to plant and plumbing faults and breakdowns to carry out repairs and restore the units to service as quickly and efficiently as possible.
* To report all defects on all items of equipment and any potential hazardous risk to their Mechanical Supervisor.
* Improvements and installations
* Perform reactive, routine, and preventative maintenance and testing
* Testing, fault finding, and repairs on plumbing fixtures and equipment, including water pipes, thermostatic mixing valves, sprinkler systems, sinks, toilets, showers, water filtration plant, emergency water bypass systems, and drainage systems.
* HVAC Knowledge
* Have knowledge of water treatment systems.
* Knowledge of and completion of the course on steriliser and /or washer disinfector maintenance.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Recognised traditional or modern apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing, CGLI /NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing Mechanical Engineering / or equivalent qualification or experience.
* Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent.
* Have an understanding of Legionnaires Disease and its control.
* To have knowledge of BMES system
* Driving License

Benefits

* Minimum of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual personal development review and plan
* Access to training courses
* Paid sick leave
* Health and Wellbeing service

Job Title: Electrician (NHS)
Location: Kingston upon Thames KT2
Hours: 4 on 4 off (Days) - 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Salary: £29,460 - £31,909

Responsibilities:

* In support of the Electrical Supervisor to ensure the day-to-day efficient and safe working of all plumbing and mechanical plant on site.
* Carry out routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of electrical plant as directed by the Electrical Supervisor.
* To attend to plant and plumbing faults and breakdowns to carry out repairs and restore the units to service as quickly and efficiently as possible.
* To attend to plant faults and breakdowns to carry out repairs and restore the units to service as quickly and efficiently as possible.
* To fault find on electric motors and associated control gear. * Perform reactive, routine, and preventative maintenance and testing
* To activate changeover of plant and or its safe isolation in the event of a malfunction or a breakdown.
* Able to carry out minor mechanical work such as connection/disconnection of belt drives, pulley and direct drive couplings.
* To disable/enable the fire alarm system under hot work permits and informs the switchboard.
* To efficiently diagnose and repair faults in electrical installations, plant and equipment; to deal with new situations as they arise and to pass on knowledge to others.
* To report all defects on all items of equipment and any potential hazardous risk to their Electrical Supervisor.
* Use of the Trust issued mobile device (smart phone) or computer to manage all Planned and Reactive work to ensure that status, work time and allocation is correctly recorded.


Qualifications and Skills:

* Recognised traditional or modern apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Engineering.
* Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent
* Driving License
* Experience working in a healthcare/NHS environment
* Experience in fault finding and installation on building electrical services.

Benefits

* Minimum of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual personal development review and plan
* Access to training courses
* Paid sick leave
* Health and Wellbeing service

Job Title: CHP Supervisor
Location: London
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 _ 4:30 PM
Salary: £42,099 - £50,085

I am recruiting for a CHP Supervisor to join a well-recognised University based in central London.

Responsibilities:

* Supervise and direct a team of maintenance operatives (up to 20 trades based, semi-skilled and manual operatives).
* Plan, prioritise and allocate work to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective provision of reactive and planned maintenance services.
* Assist the M & E Response Manager / Critical Services Manager in the co-ordination and effective delivery of maintenance operations.
* Manage and supervise the operation of the district heating, CHPs (Combined Heat and Power) installations and the district and localised Steam systems
* Manage day to day staffing issues including performance, recruitment, discipline, appraisal, development etc. and any related problems; directly resolve day to day issues arising, exceptionally escalating to the M & E Response Manger / Critical Services Manager.
* Plan, prioritise and allocate work according to criticality to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective provision of reactive and planned maintenance services.
* Plan, prioritise and allocate work for completion by M & E Response Team / Shift and CHP Team to be carried out and completed on a regular basis in and outside of normal hours working hours. Liaise with all other Maintenance Operations Supervisors to manage work completion/progress and further planning.
* Plan, prioritise and supervise the day to day operation or the steam systems ensuring compliance and operation across the campus
* Plan, prioritise and supervise the operation of the district heating and all CHP installations across the campus
* Be responsible for the health and safety of their team, generating Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAM) for specific works undertaken by the team as well and monitoring the Dynamic Risk Assessment App (DRA) used by the operatives. This also includes reviewing the RAM's for any contractors under their control.
* Manage and monitor team and individual performance; utilise Famis (or any replacement CAFM system) for purposes of effective work and labour management.
* Proactively review and assess workload trends, priorities, and events to ensure the most effective deployment of resources. Assess any conflicting priorities and plan work to mitigate operational and business risk.
* Support the sustainability and carbon policy by providing insights into operational changes to yield energy savings such as product/component changes or improved operating conditions.
* Work closely with our incumbent BMS Service provider to investigate and diagnose faults using BMS, drawings, manuals etc.; respond to breakdowns, faults, and service request calls; assist tradesmen in completing diagnostic and remedial work.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Experience working cooperatively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of personnel, and internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrable success in developing and managing relationships with support functions, stakeholders and third party suppliers.
* Demonstrated skills in researching, gathering, and preparing documents and presentations.
* An ability to think strategically and plan for the medium and long term as well as on a day-to-day basis.
* Experience of supervising/managing operational teams.
* Experience, understanding and ability to monitor plant status, interpret alarms etc.
* Good knowledge of first line response to reactive calls and experience of working with help desk system.
* Willingness and ability to work flexibly across a range of sites/buildings and adjust hours of work to provide optimal service to customers.

Benefits

* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Nic David
Hard and Soft Services Consultant - Estates and Facilities