Total 5 Junior Executive level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8TU

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Job Title: Facilities Assistant

Location: New Barn School, Berkshire

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Assistant to join our close-knit team at New Barn School.

If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage our young people, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will support the Facilities Manager in the maintenance and health and safety across our site.

We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our team at New Barn School. As a crucial member of our staff, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the functionality, cleanliness, and safety of our school campus. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the educational experience of our students and support the overall mission of our school.

Responsibilities:

Perform routine maintenance and repairing tasks.
Conducting regular inspections of facilities to identify and address maintenance issues promptly.
Ensure cleanliness and organization throughout the school.
Performing regular cleaning duties.
Assisting with grounds keeping.
Maintaining outdoor recreational areas and equipment.
Supporting safety protocols and procedure.
Conducting safety inspections and reporting any hazards or concerns.
Assisting with emergency preparedness drills and procedures.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Collaborate with other staff members to facilitate the smooth operation of the school environment.
Essential:

Full UK driver’s licence.
Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.
Desirable:

Any additional qualifications pertinent to the job role.
About us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to pupils, aged 6 – 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.

New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The school is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. 

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.

Acorn Care and Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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We want your eye for detail and practical skills to keep our luxury care and nursing homes in Caversham and Ascot as functional as it is beautiful, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Maintenance Assistant.

As our Maintenance Assistant, you’ll be the safe pair of hands we rely on to maintain, repair and improve our home. You’ll use your problem-solving skills to carry out maintenance requests, and you’ll be able to offer advice on preventative maintenance measures and improvements. You’ll be responsible for PAT testing electrical equipment, and ensuring all maintenance records are accurate and up to date.

It goes without saying that you’ll do all of this within health & safety guidelines to reduce risks. You’ll also complete work in a timely manner to minimise any inconvenience to residents.

You must be able to travel to Signature at Caversham RG4 6LB and Signature at Ascot SL5 7LD as you\\'ll be supporting both homes.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

A natural problem solver, as well as excellent written and verbal English, basic computer skills, CSCS certificate and a full, clean driving license, training in manual handling, PAT testing, asbestos awareness, first aid, and fire safety, plus an understanding of COSHH regulations are all a big advantage.

What skills and experience we're looking for



Fixed Term 24 month - Required for September 2024 -52 Weeks per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our popular and successful school to appoint a highly motivated Maintenance Assistance Apprentice.

Working under supervision, you will assist in the maintenance, security and management of facilities on our school site. You will be expected to complete the Property Maintenance Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Combining work-based learning you will develop knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Maintenance, Security and Facilities.

We can offer:

• A supportive environment to grow and develop your career
• A talented and supportive staff team who are experienced and have a focus on collaborative working
• A strong inclusive ethos with a commitment to ‘growing good people’.

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistance who is:

• Willing to learn and use their own initiative
• Committed to working as part of the team
• Able to undertake physical activities for majority of shift including lifting and bending, using ladders



What the school offers its staff



Further details are available from our website, www.thehillprimary.org.uk, by email request to admin@hill.reading.sch.uk or by calling the school on 0118 937 5560

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact our office team on 0118 937 5560 or email admin@hill.reading.sch.uk

Applications will be considered on receipt after which suitable candidates will be invited to interview

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Maintenance Assistant - Mechanical / Electrical Location: Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading, RG1 6UZ Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time Salary: Depending on Experience + Benefits + Paid On-call Rates We currently have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant with mechanical or electrical experience to join the dedicated team at Berkshire Independent Hospital based in Reading. Summary: The Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare, treatments and services. The hospital, built in 1993, has 43 individual patient rooms all with en suite facilities. By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The three fully equipped theatres with a seven-bedded recovery area are particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures offered, such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement, spinal discectomy. A dedicated day surgery suite is suitable for minor surgery and endoscopy. The role: As a Maintenance Assistant you will be required with assisting with day to day mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks and reactive repairs with the main focus on maintaining and ensuring compliance throughout hospital. You will also be undertaking PPMs (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and general repairs at the hospital. As a Maintenance Assistant (Mechanical/Electrical) you will be required to be on-call, one week in four, with paid on-call rates in addition to base pay. What you'll bring with you: Experience as a tradesperson or electrical maintenance engineer City & Guilds Qualification - part 1 and part 2 mechanical or electrical qualification NVQ Level 3 - desirable Understanding of Health and Safety Good fault-finding skills An organised approach with an ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team Ability to work to deadlines A passion to deliver excellent standards of work. Benefits: 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover includes online GP Life Assurance (Death in Service) Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site for workers Subsidised staff restaurant Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £26,609 - £30,472 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

What is the Role?

A multi-functional role, intended to provide support to the sites Facilities Managers in the delivery of day-today Facilities Management (FM) services. Working as part of a team and on their own initiative, the post holder will work to provide an excellent level of customer service for all SSE colleagues and visitors and assist in all aspects of delivering high quality FM services.

The role will include (but not limited to) the following areas of FM activity, including administration duties, audit processes, reception, organising maintenance tasks, ensuring effective customer service, dealing with stakeholders, dispute/conflict resolution, management of contractors and other third-party service providers, production of FM related reports, assisting with desk/staff moves, car park management, administration and co-ordination of catering and hospitality services.

The role will involve travel, with the post holder requiring to cover other sites to ensure the delivery of FM Services across the estate. Driving licence is essential.

Performance

As an individual and as part of the FM Team, follow FM procedures ensuring that optimum customer service is provided to site occupants. Deliver to set targets and timescales ensuring statutory compliance, regulation and health, safety and environmental objectives are met as per the SHE/FM standards.

Quality & Audit

Ensure that the programmed audit targets are delivered. Maintain a high-quality stakeholder experience. Deal positively with complaints/negative feedback, quickly resolving these in an effective manner.

Safety

Ensure SSE SHE standards and policies are adhered with and that safe working practices are maintained whether in relation to activities being carried out by the FM Team or external contractors.

Carry out Site Safety and Contractor Audits, monitor SEARs and chase actions for sites. Promote and implement SSE's SHE culture and policy.

Service

The post holder will proactively be involved with all aspects of FM service delivery and will work alongside other FM colleagues to ensure the smooth operation of the FM managed estate. Undertake all duties in an effective manner, which ensures the FM estate is i). compliant with SSE safety standards; ii). operationally effective in order to meet the requirements of the business; and iii). maintained to the expected standard and in-line with SSE FM Policy.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A working knowledge of Harmony (or a similar system).

- Understand and have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory maintenance tasks.

- Working knowledge of various Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, Power-Point, Outlook, Office 365, Teams etc; CAFM systems (Planon).

- Excellent analytical skills that will assist with ensuring decisions are made based on all known factors.

- Problem solving and identifying options to provide full, clear picture for decision making.

About our Business

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.