Facilities Assistant Apprentice

West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.

We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.

We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.

At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The purpose of the post is:

to provide a comprehensive Facilities Service and safe working environment for all Staff and Students within West Thames College. (Isleworth/Feltham Campus).

The main duties and responsibilities are to:

1. Deliver and collect internal mail and small packages, receiving goods deliveries, storing goods securely and where required provide onward delivery internally.

2. Completion of all associated paperwork to comply with goods inwards, checking of completed contracted work and signing where necessary.

3. Log, respond to and resolve jobs raised via the College’s central Helpdesk.

4. Disposal of refuse and items of redundant furniture and equipment as directed and in accordance with regulations (inc WEEE). E.g. skips, wheeled waste bins or compactor.

5. Specific grounds maintenance relating to, the clearing of gullies and guttering, snow ploughing and the gritting/salting of pathways when necessary.

6. Assisting with the setup of rooms for college events, open days, examinations etc.

7. Weekly flushing in accordance with the College’s water hygiene programme and completion of associated documentation for recording purposes. (see line 22)

8. Sub-contractor Induction and supervision along with monitoring including checking works carried out, signing off jobs sheets and recording may also be required.

9. Follow strictly the requirements of the College’s health and safety policy and comply with the College financial regulations.

10. Assist in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment in and around the College.

11. Attend and Participate in College meetings as necessary and actively promote college policies.

12. Participate in staff development activities and undertake further training as part of your continuing professional development.

13. Work flexibly in order to satisfy the organisational needs, including enrolment and occasional evening or weekend work.

14. Maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties relating to staff, students, and visitors, and adhere to the College’s Data Protection Policy and the Data Protection legislation.

15. Uphold and promote College policies, procedures and controls, including the College’s Equal Opportunities policy and promoting those specifically applicable to this area of work.

16. Promote a positive image of the College in all contacts with staff, students, visitors and contractors.

Once suitably qualified, duties to include:

• Changing defective light bulbs and tubes, portable appliance testing, emergency lighting testing, Weekly testing of fire alarm call point and sounders along with monitoring and recording of safe access routes.

• Driving duties including but not limited to, Purchase, collect and deliver required items from local traders and suppliers.

• Occasionally opening the building in the morning, deactivation of security alarms, closing and securing the building at the end of the day, setting security alarms.

• Undertake basic routine maintenance tasks including repairs to fixtures and furniture, painting tasks, fixing shelves, maintaining and replacing locks and door furniture.

• Attend to emergency repairs, turning off mains water supply and cleaning following damage to toilets, floods etc., some knowledge of basic plumbing would be required, possible changing of taps, toilets cisterns and pans, faulting may also be required. Weekly flushing for water hygiene and documentation for recording purposes.

Successful applicant will be registered to undertake a Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprenticeship standard with West Thames College

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £15,048.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person