ShaftesburyGroupUK
Estate Operative
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About Shaftesbury Statement
Shaftesbury is a disability charity offering care, education, vocational and rehab services. The charity also provides residential care, nursing and supported living.
Within the education sector, Shaftesbury has one school, Shaftesbury Victoria School, and 2 further education colleges, Shaftesbury Millie College and Shaftesbury Nash College. The school is for students aged 3-19, and the colleges are for students aged 16-25. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and some have profound and complex learning needs.
About The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Estates Operative who is willing to work with a well-established maintenance team that strive to improve all aspects of the students experience while in education. The role will involve all types of general building repairs, minor electrical works, carpentry and various decorating requirements.
You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of maintenance around the campus and fostering a culture of safety, compliance and excellence in order to support meaningful learning experiences for students with special needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of disciplines within the school grounds and buildings and to be a vital part of the welfare of our students. Taking an active part in improving the environment and the life experience of our students at this excellent SEN school.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, empathetic with a genuine passion for improving the school’s environment. You will need a calm and adaptable approach, excellent self-motivating skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Flexibility and commitment are essential, as you will be working within a well skilled and professional maintenance team, ensuring smooth and consistent operations across the provision.
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Key Responsibilities
- Working within the remits of reactive, proactive and planned maintenance programs.
- Recording compliance and keeping accurate records of the checks for Legionella, fire safety and routine alarms.
- Taking necessary action to rectify any compliance failures if they arise.
- Ensuring compliance with licensing regulations, managing inspections and audits.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and empathetic individuals with a genuine passion for student welfare.
- Calm and adaptable approach, able to follow instructions and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working within the maintenance department of either an educational setting or large buildings.
- Commitment to safety and compliance.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team of staff and volunteers.
- A desire to deliver high-quality workmanship at all times.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of students, and the wider community.
- To build supportive, inclusive environment for all to enjoy.
- Work with a variety of students and staff and contribute to their education experience.
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Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Shaftesbury Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow our rigorous safer recruitment processes.
Equality and Diversity
Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Shaftesbury aims to create and sustain an inclusive work environment which provides equality of opportunity for everyone and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The post holder is required to uphold the Equality and Diversity policy and comply with the code of conduct which sets out our standards of behavior towards those who use our services or work within them.
Application Process
Job Description and Application Form on request – please contact Cenan Chappell cchappell@victoria.poole.sch.uk.
Please submit a covering letter with your application form.
Closing date: until role filled
Interview Dates: WC TBC
Early applications are strongly encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.
Visits to the setting are welcomed, and encouraged, by arrangement.
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