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Would you like to start an exciting career working for an outstanding college based in stunning woodland surroundings? Would you like to join our friendly Estates team who will support you with on the job training? In our mission to be more sustainable and decarbonise our sites, we are looking for an Estates Maintenance & Security Officer Apprentice (Electrical) to join our team here at Portland College. This role will be based at our Main Campus in Mansfield with some travel required to our multiple sites across Nottingham.
This role will involve working closely with the Estates team to complete tasks such as installation of fittings; wiring distribution boards and new circuits; fault finding; equipment defect identification and repair; writing new builds on larger projects; EICR remedials; solar panel and inverter maintenance; PAT testing; testing fire and emergency light systems; and identifying and troubleshooting various electrical issues.
The successful candidate will also support in planned and reactive general maintenance across the campus; security duties such as securing buildings at the end of the day; and general grounds maintenance such as the tidying of green areas around the campus.
This is an exciting and varied role in a vibrant college where no two days are the same. Working around the campus, you will come into contact with staff, learners, citizens, and visitors during the day, therefore, we are looking for someone with a friendly and professional attitude. We are also looking for someone who can problem solve, has good time management and IT skills, and is able to work effectively on their own initiative and as part of a team. We require the successful candidate to hold a full and valid UK driving licence as this role requires travel across our multiple sites and the use of our on-campus fleet vehicles.
As an apprentice, you will take one day during the week (during term time) to study offsite at a local NVQ provider for 3 years. This role is on a fixed term contract for 3 years with the possibility of joining our team on a permanent basis following successful completion of the Level 3 Electrical qualification with an expected salary of between £35k and £39k. After 3 months in role, the advertised salary will include an on-call payment of £1700 per annum.
If you would like to join a thriving team in which you will be supported to learn new and varied skills, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
We will be required to carry out an Enhanced without Barred Lists check for the successful candidate. This role does not involve regulated activity with our learners/citizens.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

IT IS AN OFFENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE INCLUDED IN THE CHILD AND OR ADULT BARRED LIST. THIS ROLE DOES NOT INVOLVE REGULATED ACTIVITY.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE – WE NEED YOU TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM TO FULFIL OUR SAFER RECRUITMENT RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT YOU CAN SUBMIT A CV, AND WE WILL CONSIDER IT ALONGSIDE YOUR APPLICATION FORM.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit. Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.
If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.
Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.
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Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £23,807.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance

Work Location: In perso