Appointment of
Electrician
Radley College, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 2HR
Culture and Background
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Radley College is an independent boarding school of 770 boys situated five miles south of Oxford. Founded in 1847, the vision was to offer a different education from that offered by most Victorian public schools. A strong emphasis was to be put on the aesthetic and the beauty of the estate and the buildings contribute significantly to the atmosphere. Selective, but not ruthlessly so, the College is proud of its academic achievements both in and beyond the classroom. We care about results in all areas of College life – we believe very much in the pursuit of excellence and have high expectations of ourselves and the boys – but care even more about the development of the character of each Radleian: culturally, emotionally, and spiritually.
The hallmark of Radley remains its warmth, generosity, and kindness. It is an extraordinarily busy and vibrant place: everyone is encouraged to be fully involved in a wide variety of activities outside the working day, with staff encouraged to see the plays and concerts put on by pupils. Further information about the school may be found on our website.
Information and background
Radley's highly skilled Maintenance Team is made up of 13 tradesmen who are responsible for the maintenance of all aspects of Radley's estate, comprising 150 residential houses, 11 Socials with 100 rooms each and over 30 school buildings with more than 140 classrooms. Each year the department predicts the hotspot months when maintenance requests will be at particularly high levels. These are typically at the start of each term, in January, April and September, and when the cold weather arrives in November.
During the summer holidays the team adapts to work on specific projects and house refurbishments during the house-move season. However, with house moves increasingly taking place throughout the year, the team has recently expanded to encompass this work alongside day-to-day maintenance tasks
We are looking for a qualified electrician (Minimum of BS7671 18th edition compliant) to join our Maintenance team to carry out general electrical checks, repairs and installations across site. The successful applicant will also be required to hold the emergency phone on a pro rata basis to cover evenings and weekends.
We are looking for someone with a good sense of humour who works well as a member of a team but is also happy working on their own. Interpersonal skills are essential and you will be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. Radley College is a community with a wide variety of members – pupils, staff, families and their children. An ability to deal with all in a friendly and happy manner is essential.
Main Duties
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Undertake duties as instructed by the Maintenance Manager; work items will also be instructed by Maintenance Request Tickets which will define the job, its location and priority. Duties will include undertaking various electrical repairs and maintenance items:
* Assess and share the jobs allocated with the other electricians and order any materials which may be necessary with the most effective supplier, allowing for cost and urgency/delivery period.
* Organise jobs efficiently to minimise revisiting areas and discuss options with the Maintenance Manager where conflicting choices exist for materials or timings.
* You will have responsibility for planned checking of fire alarm systems, emergency light and PAT, and repair where necessary/possible.
* Need to sign off any new installation work. Preferably, having C&G 2392 initial inspection and testing.
* Keep efficient records to allow simple clarification of invoices and to maintain stocks of regularly used spares.
* Spend time inspecting the College's buildings and grounds with an eye to preventative maintenance and reporting any larger issues to management for inclusion in later works programmes.
* Carry out tasks from time to time for the Health and Safety Manager, such as fire alarm systems.
Emergency cover- It will be necessary for you to be on emergency call out. This is on a one week in four rotation. You will be recompensed for this.
Person Specification
* Experienced in electrical work and to include the basics of the following: o Plumbing; o carpentry; o working at height; o manual handling
* Must have a minimum of BS7671 17th or 18th edition qualification and have done a qualified apprenticeship.
* Preferably, having C&G 2392 initial inspection and testing.
* Demonstrate good communication skills.
* Have the ability to work alone with minimum supervision or as part of a team and be flexible in your approach.
* Be physically fit.
* Be able to work with people of all ages and backgrounds and show diplomacy.
* Solve unexpected problems within the normal working day in a calm, logical and efficient manner.
* Hold a full clean driving licence for at least one year.
How to Apply
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Applications must be submitted via the link on the school website
SELECTION PROCESS
If shortlisted, you will be invited for interview. Your interview will involve a brief session with our Human
Resources department, in order to undertake a number of identity checks. A list of valid identity documents will be sent to you prior to your interview.
In the event of not being successful, please be assured that all copies of identification will be destroyed.
Safeguarding
Radley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. Employees must, at all times, have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the provisions of the Children Act 2004 (as amended) and Keeping Children Safe in Education (as amended) and be fully aware of, and understand, the duties and responsibilities that apply to their role in relation to these requirements. All employees must attend appropriate training in accordance with
College and local Safeguarding Board stipulations. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
A disclosure, at the enhanced level, will be requested from the successful applicant but a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this position. S/he will also be required to produce original evidence of qualifications as well as evidence of the right to work in the UK.
Staff Benefits
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Hours of work to 1630 Monday to Friday, with a paid morning break of 15 minutes and a lunch break of 45 minutes for lunch (of which 30 minutes is unpaid).
Holidays – 33 days per annum, including bank holidays.
College sickness scheme
Pension – contributory group personal pension scheme
Death in service benefit (if a member of the pension scheme)
Wellbeing – reduced membership of the school's sports centre and other sporting facilities, including a nine-hole golf course.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free school meals during term time
Free parking on site
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Abingdon OX14 2HR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Are you Qualified electrician (Minimum of BS7671 18th edition compliant)
Experience:
* Electricians: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence (at least one year) (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person