Site Operative

Site Operative

Primarily Carmarthen, but could be asked to cover any Welsh Campus

£20,092 to £22,254 per annum plus 10% uplift for unsociable hours

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.

We are now looking for two Site Operatives to join our Carmarthen campus on a full time, permanent basis.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for maintaining the security of UWTSD premises and the environment. In addition, depending on Rota and need, you will be expected to carry out caretaking duties, security, and minor maintenance, as well as other general duties required by the role. General caretaking duties such as shifting furniture and packages, litter picking, leaf clearance and maintaining the general cleanliness of the University environment will also be an integral part of the role. You will be required to travel between university locations using University Vehicles as required.

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered as a Site Operative, you will need:

• Good general level of education
• Valid full driving license
• Willingness to undertake First Aid at Work
• Experience in providing grounds and minor maintenance service
• Ability to identify potential risks and undertake risk assessments, provide excellent customer service, demonstrate effective organisational skills, apply attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good IT skills (training will be given on University systems)
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with others
• Demonstrates appropriate confidentiality
• ble and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses

It would also be beneficial if you had:

• Valid first aid certification
• Fire Marshall Level 2
• Previous experience of working in Higher Education
• Experience of providing security services in a similar environment and of switch board service
• Understanding of a Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh – oral and written

BENEFITS

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

Closing date: 29 August 2022, 11:59pm