Role overview
Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
What You’ll Do
1. Liaise with the EWFM Helpdesk ensuring that all EWFM and client reporting systems are implemented
2. Act as EW Health and Safety Representative carrying out routine health and safety checks and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation
3. Contribute as part of the client operational team to the development of the premises ethos and culture.
4. Support the client core activities.
5. Responsible for carrying out the following regular checks and activities:-
6. Carry out statutory maintenance checks to plant and equipment
7. Check site maintenance work orders and action as appropriate by first hand repair or by liaison with the EWFM Help desk for further remedial action.
8. Check for internal and external building fabric damage and action as appropriate by first hand repair or by liaison with the EWFM Help desk for further remedial action.
9. Ensure all public access areas including car parks are unobstructed and free from litter and major debris.
10. Assist in providing a high quality planned and reactive portering service
11. Assist in providing a reactive cleaning service when requested
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The working hours per week are 37.5 Monday – Friday on rotation (Shift 1 - 9am to 5pm ) / (Shift 2 - 1pm to 8 pm ) with a 30 minute unpaid break, there will also be an opportunity for additional hours to cover holiday and sickness absence.
What You’ll Bring
12. Able to manage conflicting priorities and changing requirements in line with Co-operative values and principles.
13. A commitment to child protection and the safeguarding of children and young people.
14. Evidence of responding to queries in a professional and swift manner
15. Knowledge of, and practical experience of implementing site related health and safety requirements
16. Able to complete complex tasks with autonomy and prioritise
17. Able to lone work (inline with the Policy)
18. Any other duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the school
Our Values
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
19. Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
20. Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
21. Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
22. Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
How You’ll Work
We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:
23. Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
24. Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
25. Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
26. Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
27. Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
28. Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
29. Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
30. Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
31. Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
32. Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
33. Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
34. Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future
Why Join Us?
35. Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
36. Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
37. Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
38. Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
39. Good salary and benefits offer
Our offer
40. Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
41. Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
42. Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
43. Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
44. BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
45. Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
46. Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
47. EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
48. Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
49. Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
50. Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
51. Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
52. Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
53. A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
54. A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our Ethos:
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Safeguarding
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
Department EWFM Contract type Full time Hours 37.5 per week Salary £28,023 per annum plus excellent benefits Benefits Competitive salary, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!