At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to ensure the college facilities are safe and well-maintained.
- Company: Loughborough College Group, a vibrant educational community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and well-being support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a dynamic environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant trade qualification and experience in maintenance or construction.
The predicted salary is between 28896 - 28896 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Officer to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Maintenance Officer to join our busy customer-focused Estates department. You will support a proactive maintenance service which meets the needs of the college now and in the future, by being innovative in its approach to planned and reactive maintenance. You will be responsible for general maintenance supporting all aspects of the estates department. The post holder requires flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern, working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. The shifts are rotated between the team, 05.45 to 13.45 and 13.45 to 21.45. Whilst your main days of work will be Monday-Friday, you will be required to work an occasional Saturday or Sunday to cover events such as open days.
Responsibilities of this role include:
- Conduct routine compliance checks including legionella monitoring, emergency lighting tests, fire alarm testing, and portable appliance testing.
- Support the opening and securing of college buildings and respond to security callouts.
- Deliver reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring work meets KPIs and SLAs.
- Provide rapid response to emergencies, liaising with emergency services when required.
- Drive and maintain college vehicles, support traffic and parking management.
What we are looking for:
- Hold a qualification in a relevant trade (e.g. construction, plumbing, plastering, painting & decorating, etc).
- Proven and extensive experience of working in a maintenance or construction trade.
- Experience of working to key performance targets.
- The ability to work independently using initiative or as part of a team with clear instruction.
- The ability to maintain good relationships with staff at a range of levels by behaving with integrity, treating people with respect and leading by example.
Loughborough College Group is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
- A competitive pension scheme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- On-site parking.
- Access to healthcare scheme.
- Subsidised nursery fees.
- Up to 25 days annual leave per year.
- Additional annual leave available.
- Generous Maternity/Paternity pay.
- Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development.
- Well-being hours.
- Opportunities for volunteering within local community and charities.
We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to assist with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.
The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Maintenance Officer - Leicestershire in Twyford employer: Loughborough College
Loughborough College Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee development and well-being. With a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse community where every team member can thrive. Join us in making a meaningful impact within the educational sector while enjoying a supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration.
