Jobs

We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join the team at Newbattle Abbey College.

The successful post holder will be responsible for assisting with the daily operational and maintenance duties in support of the college buildings, grounds, and business park.

Major Tasks/Job Activities
1. Undertake routine checks and maintenance of the College heating and hot
water facility, Monitoring and managing the boilers setting via the Business
Management System (BMS). Under take routine checks & manage the programs
to the various electric panel heaters present in the college and external
classrooms.

2. To liaise with any specialist contractors and ensuring all works are carried out
as per specification and report any defects to Estates & Facilities Manager.

3. Ensure all classrooms and communal areas are setup and maintained on a daily
basis, To monitor the bookings calendar and ensure all corporate areas are set
up as required and ensure all items requested are catered for.

4. To assist with setting up college ICT equipment when required.

5. To monitor and assist with maintaining the building fabric and decoration of
the College, reporting any defect back to the Estates & Facilities Manager.

6. In consultation with the Estates & Facilities Manager liaise with contractors
and their representatives to ensure that health and safety standards are
addressed.

7. Liaise with and support the student body, and all staff with regards to the
operation and maintenance of the college buildings and services. Investigate
any issues reported via staff or students ensuring all defect are recorded on
the data base and any repairs are dealt with in a timely and professional
manner.

8. Represent the best interests of the College in internal and external meetings
as required.

9. As Deputy Fire Warden undertake and record weekly system test on the fire
detection system. Check all fire escape routes and for any tampering/faults with fire safety equipment/alarms. Assist the Estates & Facilities Manager by
carrying out a weekly sounder testing and periodic fire evacuation drills.

10.Undertake out of hours duties on an established monthly standby rota basis
including fulfilling the duties of a key holder.

11.Have flexibility to cover other shift patterns during periods of annual leave or
sickness.

12. Oversee external contractors as directed by the Estates & Facilities Manager.

13.Liaise with prospective Business Park tenants and monitor tenant lease
compliance, to secure monthly electric meter readings from each unit and
record on the college data base.

14.Investigate any issues reported by business park tenants and ensure, in
conjunction with the Estates & Facilities Manager, that they are dealt with in
a timely and professional manner.

15.Report to the Estates & Facilities Manager any maintenance and/or estates
issues relating to the college buildings, grounds and/business park.

16.To undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Estates &
Facilities Manager.

Term of Appointment: Permanent/Full-Time – 35 hrs per week / 7.45am to 3.45pm
Remuneration: £28,092 plus monthly standby by allowance £100
Pension Scheme: Lothian Pension Fund
Reporting to: Estates & Facilities Manager

To apply: https://www.nac.ac.uk/vacancies/, complete the application form and relevant documents and send to Pauline King, HR Officer, paulineking@nac.ac.uk

Closing Date: Friday 24 January

Application Deadline: Friday 24/01/2025