Site Facilities Officer

Site Facilities Officer

The Constellation Trust CEO: Dr Cathy Taylor

We are forward thinking, innovative and dynamic in our approach to teaching and learning. The Academy is a vibrant community that offers a wealth of opportunities for students and staff.  

Sirius Academy West is situated in a state-of-the-art £48m facility with a superb sports hall, dance studio, art terrace, super labs and transformational learning zones. If you seek a new challenge and want to be part of a first class team, come and join us.

The Constellation Trust CEO & Board of Directors are seeking to appoint to the following post:

Site Facilities Officer

Salary:                 Grade 3, Point 3 to Point 5 (£18,065 to £18,795)

Contract:             Full-time

Start date:          ASAP

We are seeking to recruit a Site Facilities Officer to join our team at Sirius Academy West.  The main purpose of the role is to assist in ensuring safe and secure custody of the site, to monitor effective provision of utilities and to carry out basic maintenance and repairs.  

Main purpose of the post:

* To ensure safe and secure custody of the site

* to monitor effective provision of utilities

* to carry out basic maintenance and repairs

Principal accountabilities:

* Open and close the site, including setting and un setting alarms

* Undertaking cleaning duties

* Undertake call out responsibilities

* Undertake routine porter duties

* Participate in Health & Safety inspections & identify Health and Safety issues

* Carry out basic maintenance and repairs to the building and grounds

* General decoration as and when required

* Drive minibus to garage for maintenance and repairs

* Undertake daily observation of the BMS system

Essential - skills and experience

Knowledge and awareness of H&S policy and regulations

Have a basic understanding of electrics

Knowledge of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements

Possess practical maintenance skills

Able to work as part of a team and use own initiative

Knowledge of hazardous substances

Efficient and effective organisation and prioritisation skills

Knowledge of heating and security systems

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

 Able to work in a challenging environment and meet deadlines

Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd May 2019 at 9:00am.

All applications must be on a Sirius Academy application form, available from our website   

Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory references & disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.