Facilities and Maintenance Officer

at  Activate Learning

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT OFFICER AT ACTIVATE LEARNING?

You will bring a positive, solution focussed attitude and work well in a team to deliver a customer focused facilities support service. You will be a good problem solver with the ability to think on your feet.

About you:

• Ability to carry out basic maintenance tasks/DIY experience
• Understanding of Health and Safety procedures
• Previous experience in a facilities or estates role is desirable, but not essential
• Lives close to our site to attend on-call emergencies, or willing to move to our reduced rent staff accommodation.

WHO WE ARE

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Activate Learning are now recruiting for a Property and Environment Officer to join our team based at our Merrist Wood College Campus.
In this role, you will ensure that the College premises and facilities provide a safe, clean and secure environment that supports teaching and learning.
No two days will be the same, from unlocking the site, to conducting office moves, to general maintenance such as repair jobs, or painting and decorating.
This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours per week 7:30-16:00, with a 15:00 finish on Fridays. this role will be based at our Merrist Wood campus, with occasional travel our Farnham and Guildford Campuses.
There is a requirement to be on call every fourth week, which will involve holding the on-duty phone and attending to any out of hours emergencies whilst you are on call. To attend on-call emergencies you must live close to the site, and we offer staff accommodation at a reduced rent to assist you with this.