Merton College is seeking a Facilities Officer to provide a range of essential premises related services, maintaining an attractive, safe, clean and welcoming learning environment.
Providing a visible, friendly, and helpful presence around the College, you will be responsible for caretaking, portering, repairs and maintenance, assisting with emergencies and deliveries. Monitoring and operating building management, security, and safety systems, you will identify, report and monitor day to day property damage and faults whilst providing assistance and support as necessary to Security colleagues.
We re looking for someone who has experience of the operation of and day-to-day running of buildings including knowledge of security procedures and oversight of contractors. You will have practical skills in carpentry, plumbing and/or painting and be comfortable operating heating systems. A large portion of this role involves manual handling therefore you must be comfortable with doing so in a safely manner.
Able to carry out a variety of maintenance tasks, you will work well under pressure, to strict deadlines and at times without supervision. Computer literate, including experience of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, you will have working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and procedures and be able to work as part of a team, communicating effectively with colleagues, customers and contractors.
A full clean driving licence is essential, as is the ability to carry out lifting and other physical maintenance tasks including working at height.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 1st August 2025.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress
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