ABOUT EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP NORTH EAST (EPNE)

At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do.
Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”. Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve.
We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make” represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth.
Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in. Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our changemaking community now.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

At EPNE, we’re passionate about transforming lives through education, and we’re looking for Estates Technicians to join our team to support the outstanding opportunities we provide to our students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid driving licence

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Use of hand tools
• Manual handling
• Record keeping

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE – (OPTIONAL)

• Working at height
• First aid at work
• Basic experience of trade work (plumbing/joinery/painting/electrical isolation)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and competent individual to work as part of a busy Estates team who are responsible for operating a number of campuses across the North East Region. This role will be primarily based at out Hartlepool Sixth Form Campus, but may involve work at any of the Sunderland Campuses

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opening and securing sites
• Carrying out basic repairs
• Completion of planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Setting up furniture as and when required
• Removal of litter and waste daily
• Supervision of contractors and visitors