Estates Technician
£35,072 - £36,918
Yorkshire/Midlands base with travel
The WEA is the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We believe that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education.
WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission. If that sounds like you, please read on!
Job Description
WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission - to bring education within reach.
The purpose of this role is to carry out appropriate duties in respect of the WEA estate, in terms of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and in accordance with WEA policies and procedures, at various learning centres and office sites across England and Scotland. Responsibilities will include the opening/securing of sites, basic repairs, completion of a planned preventative maintenance and health and safety schedule, working with contractors to ensure a vibrant experience for all of WEA staff, learners and customers.
Key areas of responsibilityUnder the day to day supervision of the Head of Estates and the Health and Safety Manager, the successful candidate will:
- Identify and report on various maintenance and facilities issues and be proactive in managing maintenance and facilities issues.
- Complete suitable and sufficient risk assessments across a range of areas to include generic, COSHH, Manual handling etc
- Provide support to the Head of Estates and contractors on project management, ensuring CDM regulations are managed appropriately
- Play a key role in supporting behaviour-based safety, to improve the health and safety culture of the WEA and to set an example to staff and managers of positive practice.
- Receive and porter light goods and materials including the relocation of furniture and equipment, subject to safe practices of materials handling and lifting.
- Overseeing general repairs and maintenance of the premises and grounds in accordance with day-today operations and the scheduling of work as directed by the Head of Estates
- Analyse health and safety reports and action plans and coordinate improvement plans to completion.
- Work with the Head of Estates and health and safety manager to manage all areas of site compliance and work with relevant contractors to achieve this
- Work to identify and manage risk throughout the organisation
- Travel throughout England and Scotland to complete various on-site health and safety assessments and audits
About you
We're looking for:
- Level 3 or higher qualification in a relevant trade
- At least 3 years experience working across a multi-site estate
- NEBOSH General Certificate or be prepared to complete (please refer to the job description for full breakdown)
We offer a great range of benefits, such as:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement (30 days, plus bank holidays)
- Agile working opportunities
- Life insurance cover
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply. Should you need any support with your application, then please see our website