Why Derwentside College?
Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the region for its employer and student satisfaction. We are an ambitious organisation and as a large provider of apprenticeships we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers.
Derwentside College is seeking to appoint a skilled Maintenance Technician to play a key role in the College’s Facilities team. The role of Maintenance Technician involves providing day to day general maintenance around the College building to ensure a safe and practical learning environment for all of our learners, and a safe working environment for our staff.
What you will do
The person appointed will support the Facilities team by providing a caretaking and general maintenance service across the College. You will be responsible for carrying out regular inspections of the building, services, facilities and external areas of the College site to ensure a safe environment is maintained for both learners and staff, whilst maintaining accurate records of statutory compliance. You will provide administrative support, including raising purchase orders and preparing summary reports along with supporting the College’s sustainability initiatives and capital projects. You will have experience of working within estates/facilities or the construction/maintenance industry and have the ability to work with minimum supervision, using your own initiative.
What’s in it for you?
• Generous annual leave entitlement (30 days on entry, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service)
• Flexible working – including a hybrid working arrangement and a 2pm finish on a Friday
• Christmas closure days
• Annual day off during the month of your Birthday
• Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual staff wellbeing days
• Continuous professional development
• Free on-site parking
This is a permanent, full-time post (working 35 hours per week). Starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of experience.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Donna Walker – Head of Estates and Facilities via donna.walker@derwentside.ac.uk
The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk
Please visit our website for more details on how to apply at or email HR@derwentside.ac.uk to request a pack. No Agencies please.