Estates Assistant

We are looking to recruit an experienced Estates Assistant to join our existing team. The post will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service by: general caretaking, reactive and preventative maintenance duties relating to the care, safety and protection of buildings, staff and the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Key holder duties for college sites
• Planned and reactive visits to sites with no permanent caretaker, providing service support during key times of need.
• Basic operator skills for the control of CCTV system
• Full understanding of security and fire alarm system
• Reaction to out of hours alarm callout
• Assist with any site security issues throughout the estate
• Liaison with staff, students, contractors, emergency services and visitors to the college in order to provide and promote a high level of customer service
• To establish and maintain routine maintenance schedules
• Maintenance and general upkeep of the college building and associated grounds
• To carry out PAT testing and inspection of the equipment across the college buildings
• Liaison with contractors in order to allow out of hours access
• Ensuring that controlled waste is stored in appropriate areas
• To be responsible for scheduled and reactive cleaning throughout the day
• Monitor and reporting of contractors work – issuing ‘Permit to Work’ where required
• To work with staff and students on recycling initiatives
• Monitor and cleaning of toilets and the replenishment of any associated items
• To act as first point of call for reported faults, carrying out any first line repairs where possible
• General portering duties including moving of furniture
• To control weekly test of fire alarms and maintenance of the Fire Diary
• To supervise and assist with periodic cleaning
• Report major defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Estates and Facilities Manager
• Be willing to hold a current First Aid at Work Certificate
• To provide appropriate access to the building in the event of adverse weather conditions or similar emergency situations
• Be expected to attend department meetings when required
• To cover keyholder and daily duties (including those at other sites) in times of absence
• Any other work requested and deemed appropriate by the college

Safeguarding responsibilities (all staff)

• To take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• To be familiar and act in accordance with PROCAT’s safeguarding policies and procedures
• Ensure that PROCAT provides a safe, fair and respectful work and learning environment

Health and Safety responsibilities (all staff)

• Responsible for your own health and safety in the workplace and that of other staff, students and visitors to our sites
• Ensure you are familiar and compliant  with Risk Assessments relevant to your department
• Challenge and report any dangerous behaviour to the Health and Safety Team
• Report any accidents or near misses ensuring relevant paperwork is completed in timely fashion and submitted to the Health and Safety Team
• Maintenance of your Personal Protection Equipment