Total 5 Junior Executive level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Hertfordshire, AL7 4HQ

Thank you for your interest in the position of Facilities Assistant for Laureate Academy. I am delighted that you are considering applying for a position at our trust.
We have a vacancy for a permanent member of the facilities management team based at Laureate Academy.
The role is to assist the Facilities Manager in providing effective site and facilities management for the school, to ensure a safe, clean and compliant environment for all students, staff and other users of the building and grounds.
You may have experience of working in schools and an educational setting, along with competent facilities maintenance skills and the ability to communicate with staff and students. You will work closely with the Facilities Manager to support the delivery of facilities management, undertaking minor maintenance works and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school.Applications must be received no later than 9am Monday 14th October 2024.

We are looking for a Casual Site Facilities Officer to join our busy Estates team at our Luton Campus. The successful candidate will be reliable, positive and self-motivated.
The College Estates team are responsible for the delivery of services that ensure the physical environments provided to employees, students and visitors support the provision of an outstanding learning experience.
You will be a proactive person who adopts a flexible, team approach to ensure our campuses are safe, secure and welcoming. The role varies on a daily basis so you will need to be prepared to get stuck into a range of tasks. You will be helping to setup rooms for classes/exams, moving furniture, maintaining accurate record keeping on IT systems, monitoring building management systems and completing routine building maintenance.
As one of the first points of contact for external visitors and customers your communications skills will need to be of the highest order.
You will be confident in dealing with enquiries from external partners and internal colleagues with the same high level of customer service. The successful candidate will have experience in customer services and supporting buildings/facilities. Experience of working with young adults and/or within the Further Education sector would be advantageous.
You will be working 37 hours per week with the opportunity for overtime. There will be an expectation to work evenings and weekends on a shift and rota basis. This position is based at our Barnfield Campus in Luton.
The closing date for applications is Monday 7th October 2024.

About The Role
You'll be responsible for co-ordinating the maintenance and repair of buildings and services, plant machinery and equipment at a key client site.

You will be working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, 37.5 hours per week, on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will:

• Provide hands-on support for plumbing, electrical and decoration services
• Be responsible for controlling the site's BMS and compliance systems, while delivering the energy saving plan
• Be responsible for risk management, issuing work permits, risk assessing and managing the internal compliance systems
• Be an ambassador for the customer; dealing professionally with complaints and queries

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Experience in a similar role role
• Knowledge of plumbing desirable
• Strong technical skills

What will you get in return?

• A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
• Access to high street discounts
• Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

HOURS: Full time, Monday to Friday
SALARY: NJC Pay scale 3 – 4, Points 5 – 11 (£23,500 - £25,979) (Hertfordshire)
Starting salary to be confirmed upon appointment, subject to experience.
PLACE OF WORK: Laureate Academy, Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW.
RIGHT TO WORK: This appointment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK. Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the last five years, such checks and confirmations will be required in accordance with the statutory guidance
STAFF BENEFITS: Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:
• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Voucher scheme.
• Car Benefit Scheme
PROBATION PERIOD: The post holder will be required to complete a 6-month probation
period

We are seeking a new member to join our Parks & Amenities Team as an Assistant Grounds Maintenance Client Officer. Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Client Officer, the role will involve ensuring the oversight and continuous improvement of the parks and open spaces portfolio within Hertsmere.

Duties will include assisting with inspections of maintenance issues, administrating and investigating complaints and enquiries, following up fault reporting to ensure issues are dealt with, and ensuring that improvement works are carried out.

The ideal candidate will have 5 GCSE’s, have relevant admin experience and excellent customer service and communication skills. We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic colleague who works well in a team as well as independently. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are also essential requirements for this opportunity.

The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).

Benefits include 26 – 31 days annual leave (depending on the length of Local Government Service) plus one floating day per annum, local government pension scheme, flexible working hours (including the opportunity to take up to 2 days flexi leave per month), free car parking, free gym membership, free yoga classes, cycle scheme, free Beryl Bike scheme, and season ticket loans.

The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work two days per week from home.

Hertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire and is an attractive environment in which to live and work. It adjoins Greater London and has excellent road and rail links making London and the Home Counties easily accessible.

Closing Date: Monday 15 Jan 2024, 10am

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