Premises Maintenance Technician

Hull

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £24,532 FTE per annum

Annual Leave: 31 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)

As our Premises Maintenance Technician, you will support the Estates and Premises Team in maintaining a safe, compliant and operational estate across the College. The role will place particular emphasis on supporting the delivery of statutory compliance regimes, including inspection, testing and record keeping associated with building systems, fixtures, fittings, plant and equipment.

The post holder will undertake a range of planned, reactive and preventative maintenance activities associated with their trade, ensuring that buildings, infrastructure and systems remain safe, operational and compliant with relevant legislation, guidance and College procedures.

Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees.

As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.

While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.

Responsibilities of our Premises Maintenance Technician:

• Undertake routine statutory inspections and testing activities where trained and authorised (for example emergency lighting tests, fire door inspections, water temperature monitoring, alarm checks, and other compliance checks as required).
• Undertake the repair, installation and routine maintenance of building fabric, fixtures, fittings, equipment and plant across the College estate.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to support the safe operation and longevity of building systems and equipment.
• Utilise College IT systems and maintenance management systems to record work undertaken and support service delivery.
• Raise requisitions for materials, equipment and maintenance works in line with College procedures.
• Work closely with the Premises Supervisors and Estates Management Team to prioritise and complete assigned tasks.
• Support Estates Management in preparing inspection schedules, compliance registers and remedial action plans.
• Monitor contractor activities relating to statutory testing to ensure works are completed in accordance with legislative requirements and College procedures.
• Promote the College’s student-first ethos, ensuring the student experience remains central to service delivery.
• Deliver an excellent customer service experience to internal customers and service users at all times.

What we’re looking for in our Premises Maintenance Technician:

• Hold a Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant Trade
• Minimum of Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy, or be willing to work towards this qualification
• Experience of working in a customer centred environment

• Be able to undertake minor repairs and installation appropriate to relevant trade

• Ability to work flexible hours and patterns, weekends and callouts
• Good communication skills - oral and written

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Premises Maintenance Technician please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.

We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.