Maintenance Operative (Electrical)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Up to £38,311 per annum (The starting salary will reflect the experience and skills of the appointed candidate)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

This post is designed to support the smooth and efficient running of the Estates department. The post holder will be expected to undertake certain electrical related compliance checks, day-to-day maintenance and small project tasks.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to undertake varied day-to-day maintenance tasks, installations and small projects. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Undertake electrical repairs, replacements and installations under the correct certification.
• Carpentry, Brick/Groundwork, Roofing, Flooring, Plumbing and Decorating to a maintenance level – typical tasks to include: * Shelving * Fencing * Putting up noticeboards * Laying carpet tiles * Repairing toilets, showers and taps * Clearing gutters and drains * Painting * Slab/tarmac repairs * Roof patch repairs
• Use the facilities management software ‘Halo’ in order to report on tasks.
• Assist with out of hours contractors; react to adverse weather; work in collaboration with other site teams; assist with security or safety concerns and other site maintenance concerns or breakdowns.
• Be willing to undertake regular training and development to support safe professional practice and ever improving performance of the role.
• Work within health and safety guidelines following any risk assessments and policies outlined by the School.
• Any other tasks deemed suitable by the Director of Estates or line management

Skills and Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• NVQ level 2 or above in relevant trades
• Electrical qualification
• Has worked in construction related environments
• Work effectively in teams
• Is self motivated and uses initiative
• Can be flexible and work to changing priorities and deadlines
• H&S qualifications (Desirable)
• Access related qualifications eg: IPAF, PASMA or safe use of ladders (Desirable)
• Has worked in educational settings (Desirable)

Benefits

• Paid holiday entitlement is 30 days plus bank holidays per annum, with 5 days to be taken at Christmas. Holidays may not normally be taken during term time.
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 13.75%.
• Death in service of 3 x salary.
• Free staff lunch in term-time and certain periods of the school holidays.
• Free access to fitness suite and swimming pool during times set aside for staff only use.
• Free on-site parking (subject to availability).
• Cycle to Work Scheme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

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