Site Operative

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible. For an outstanding candidate the college will consider a 'golden hello' payment of up to 10% of the annual salary.

The Role

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• To undertake minor maintenance repairs and any requests made via the online helpdesk ticket system
• Undertake keyholding and the security of all buildings
• Undertake safety inspections/testing including, but not limited to, the minibus, emergency lighting, legionella flushing and temperature checks, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, fire doors and exits.
• Accept receipt of all deliveries and distribute accordingly ensuring that items have been delivered to the correct person/department
• To ensure sufficient stock levels for equipment and materials

For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack’.

The Successful Candidate

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our friendly and well established Estates department.

The Estates Department is seeking an individual with a strong awareness of Health and Safety legislation, excellent communication skills, and a self-motivated, proactive, and flexible approach to work.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 37 hours per week, full year. Hours of work will be on a four-weekly rota basis in line with the following shift patterns, with flexibility when required;

• Two weeks: 9.30am – 5.30pm
• Remaining weeks: 5.30am – 1.30pm and 7.00am – 3.00pm

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 10 to 12 – pro rata to £27,733 to £29,544 per annum. For an outstanding candidate the college will consider a 'golden hello' payment of up to 10% of the annual salary.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Tuesday 16th June (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Why work at Cardinal Newman College?

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
• Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
• Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
• Flu Vouchers
• Staff savings scheme

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on Tuesday 16th June (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by the beginning of July that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Further Information

Further details are available at or by telephone to the college on or .

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks