Would you like to start an exciting career working for an outstanding college based in stunning woodland surroundings? Would you like to join our friendly Estates team who will support you with on the job training? In our mission to be more sustainable and decarbonise our sites, we are looking for an Estates Maintenance & Security Officer Apprentice (Electrical) to join our team here at Portland College. This role will be based at our Main Campus in Mansfield with some travel required to our multiple sites across Nottingham. This role will involve working closely with the Estates team to complete tasks such as installation of fittings; wiring distribution boards and new circuits; fault finding; equipment defect identification and repair; writing new builds on larger projects; EICR remedials; solar panel and inverter maintenance; PAT testing; testing fire and emergency light systems; and identifying and troubleshooting various electrical issues. The successful candidate will also support in planned and reactive general maintenance across the campus; security duties such as securing buildings at the end of the day; and general grounds maintenance such as the tidying of green areas around the campus.
This is an exciting and varied role in a vibrant college where no two days are the same. Working around the campus, you will come into contact with staff, learners, citizens, and visitors during the day, therefore, we are looking for someone with a friendly and professional attitude. We are also looking for someone who can problem solve, has good time management and IT skills, and is able to work effectively on their own initiative and as part of a team. We require the successful candidate to hold a full and valid UK driving licence as this role requires travel across our multiple sites and the use of our on-campus fleet vehicles.,
* Valid UK driving licence
* 4/5 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above including English and Maths and Science or a Technology subject
* Willing to work towards Level 3 electrical qualification
Desirable
* CSCS Card, Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
As an apprentice, you will take one day during the week (during term time) to study offsite at a local NVQ provider for 3 years. This role is on a fixed term contract for 3 years with the possibility of joining our team on a permanent basis following successful completion of the Level 3 Electrical qualification with an expected salary of between £35k and £39k. After 3 months in role, the advertised salary will include an on-call payment of £1700 per annum.
If you would like to join a thriving team in which you will be supported to learn new and varied skills, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you. We will be required to carry out an Enhanced without Barred Lists check for the successful candidate. This role does not involve regulated activity with our learners/citizens. You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website. Working at Portland Charity At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens. There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
* A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
* Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
* You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
* Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options
* Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
* Free life assurance - your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen, 37.5 hours - Monday through Friday on a rota shift pattern between the hours of 6:00am - 7:00pm, with an on-call rota for weekends (on a rotation basis).
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