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​We are currently partnering with the oldest surviving adult education institution in Europe, who are recruiting for a Maintenance officer to join their growing team on a temporary to permanent basis.

Our client is has committed to providing diverse, enriching and enjoyable lifelong learning to adults.

This is a part-time position with a rate of £15.52 PAYE or £18.20 via Umbrella (subject to experience) and the start date is immediate.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• General building maintenance, including light plumbing works, carpentry, and door lock repairs, assistance in unblocking drains when required

• Manage and maintain tools, equipment and machinery ensuring they are in good working condition

• Coordinate repairs or replacements when necessary

• Undertake minor building works, such as patch filling (plaster), carpet laying, and installing shelves

• First fix repairs to general fabric fittings, including furniture, lockers, and windows

• Monitor stocks and order paints, plumbing materials, shelving, and painting supplies

• Arrange furniture to meet examination and classroom requirements

• To act as a key holder for College premises and operate the security alarm, whilst also being on the call out list for out of hours emergencies

Experience required:

• Experience of working in an Estates or Facilities service team, ideally in a customer facing public sector environment as well as training others in FM / Maintenance tasks

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of carrying out repairs and maintenance within the plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical arenas

• Experience of using risk assessments to help control activities and prevent accidents

• Experience of ensuring building security and of being a key holder.

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong spoken and written communication skills.

• A good working knowledge of heating systems, electrical services, etc.

• Competence in carrying out repairs and maintenance including using hand and power tools / associated equipment.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Temporary to permanent contract

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Thursday 11am – 7pm and Friday 10am -6pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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