Temporary caretaker

Temporary Facilities Operative / Caretaker About us: Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff. At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home. The role: The Facilities Operative will carry out general maintenance and temporary repairs to property, fixtures and fittings and to ensure the security of the premises, together with its contents. You will be expected to work flexibly across all of the College campuses and with working shift patterns. The Facilities Operative will be required to attend in cases of emergency call-outs e.g. flood, fire, intruders and take such action as required (e.g. marshalling etc). £13.72 - £14.94 per hour Across all campuses (Tycoch, Gorseinon, Sketty Hall, Jubilee Court, Kingsway and Llwyn y Bryn) 15 hours per week The shift pattern will include evenings, weekends and shifts between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm You will also be required to participate in the on-call rota, please note you will receive additional remuneration to be on stand-by and for call-outs. You will be paid a month in arrears e.g. any hours that you work in May, will be paid in June, and so forth. About you: With previous experience in a similar role you will ideally possess an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant craft and hold or be willing to work towards First Aid and IOSH qualifications You will have up to date knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling, be able to negotiate heights and confined spaces The ability to travel to the various College sites is essential Benefits for you: A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2025) Free Parking Discounted Sport Centre gym membership for £60 per year Free hot drinks when you use a reusable cup View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing Need help with your application? Please click here to read our guidance. Further information This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended. Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February). Diversity & Inclusion We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation. Welsh Language To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Safeguarding Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including: Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50) Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).