Buildings & Facilities Assistant

Job content

Job description

Duties include but not limited to:

· All minor repairs to furniture and fittings. To install shelving, notice boards and other fixtures and fittings

· All minor plumbing works such as unblocking sinks, shower traps & WCs

· Under the direction of the Buildings & Facilities Manager, minor redecoration works including painting, wallpapering and generally making good

· Testing of portable electrical appliances in line with BISC policy, labelling/marking and recording data

· Undertaking statutory compliance inspections as directed. This includes recording and registering of results from tests such as emergency lighting and water hygiene working in accordance with L8 regulations

· Sourcing materials as required and gathering costs and other data for the Buildings & Facilities Manager, following the BISC Procurement Policy

· Retaining a small stock of materials and tools required for reactive repairs whilst maintaining them in a secure, clean, and safe environment

· To use basic computer software and systems as appropriate, including Outlook email and Word.

Person specification

Essential requirements include:

· Relevant role-related training (a recognised City & Guilds or NVQ 2 qualification in a building discipline/trade, or a related subject would be desirable)

· Relevant work experience in building/maintenance services within a customer facing environment

· Skilled in carrying out semi-domestic maintenance tasks, using hand and power tools safely (familiar with H&S regulations)

· An understanding of basic plumbing systems and the ability to carry out basic plumbing maintenance duties

· Problem solving skills with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions to routine maintenance tasks

· Professional and flexible approach

· High level of attention to detail

· Self-motivated, and able to work on own initiative

· Eligibility to work in the UK

· Successful completion of an Enhanced DBS check.

Who are we?

Bader International Study Centre, located at historic Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, is the overseas campus of Queen’s University, Canada. The campus occupies a 600-acre estate, including a range of academic, residential and recreational facilities. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide exceptional academic programming for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Canada and around the world. We also serve as a venue for international conferences and meetings. Our wholly owned trading subsidiary, Herstmonceux Castle Enterprises Limited, is responsible for running the gardens and grounds, corporate events and other functions.

The BISC is committed to employment equity, inclusion and diversity and supports fair treatment and opportunity for all.

What we can offer you

In addition to salary and holiday pay, we offer a number of other benefits, including:

· auto-enrol pension scheme with guaranteed contribution from the BISC/HCE

· opportunities for relevant training and development

· on-site parking

· free campus gymnasium

· access to the BISC lending library: books, DVDs, CDs and more

· a wide range of free and discounted leisure opportunities either at, or connected to, Herstmonceux Castle

· a working environment comprising an historic building with beautiful gardens and grounds

· friendly, supportive colleagues in the close-knit Castle community.

How to apply

Please see https://www.queensu.ca/bisc/about-us/employment to obtain full details of the vacancy together with a job description and person specification.

Contract length: 6 months

Application deadline: 09/07/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £21,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• maintenance: 2 years (required)

Work remotely:

• No