Facilities Operative (Fixed Term until August 2026)

Application Deadline: 1 July 2026

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £26,123 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Follow college procedures and Health & Safety guidance to open and lock buildings, ensuring campus security
• Complete weekly fire alarm checks on all buildings, record findings, report any defects
• Complete weekly and monthly statutory checks as required and report any defects.
• Carry out minor repairs and redecoration
• Follow Safeguarding procedures to sign in contractors when necessary
• Porterage duties including the transportation of inter-site mail and deliveries
• External cleaning of the grounds of the college
• Removal of refuse both internally and externally
• To drive college vehicles in accordance with college requirements
• To maintain a vehicle’s log
• Support the department during project work as required, this will include manual handling of furniture and equipment for building refurbishments
• Support college events such as open days, examinations and enrolment which includes manual handling to set up furniture and equipment
• Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Educated to a good GCSE level or equivalent standard

• Preferably a Health & Safety qualification.

• The post requires a full UK driving licence. 
• Experience in working as part of a team in a busy environment

• Basic Microsoft Office skills, experience in working with a software / helpdesk system and emails.