Estates Assistant - Whitehaven, United Kingdom - iWork Recruitment Limited

iWork Recruitment Limited

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Whitehaven, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contract to start on until with a possible extension.

Job Purpose:

To perform the role of Estates Services & Capital Projects (ESCP) representative at the Westlakes Campus and to act as the primary on-site point of contact for all matters relating to estates and facilities management.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To ensure the building is ready for business at the start of the day and that it is secure without defects at the close.

To act as the primary point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, in relation to all aspects of estates and facilities management e.g.

maintenance, security, cleaning, car parking etc.

To assess and progress requests for services relating to estates and facilities management - escalating to contractors and/or the UCLan Estates Services & Capital Projects management team as necessary.

To act as the primary point of contact for the UCLan management team based off campus for all matters relating to estates and facilities management.

Perform basic maintenance duties such as repairing furniture, fixing broken door handles, replacing broken toilet seats etc.

Perform basic portering and on-site delivery services to support UCLan staff.

Act as the primary point of contact for all incidents, emergencies, and high-risk events on campus - liaising with the local emergency services and the Preston-based Security and Estates Services & Capital Projects managers overseeing security and emergency response etc.

Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly checks, tests, and inspections to ensure compliance with statutory legislation e.g. emergency light tests, fire alarm tests, first aid kits, water outlet flushing.

Oversee and supervise all contractors working on the buildings or infrastructure to ensure they are working safely and operating in accordance with the UCLan Contractor Control Policy.

To act as primary point of contact for the term Facilities Management service contractor in relation to all activities and services performed under that formal contract.

Provide a visible security presence on campus, liaising with local emergency services as well as UCLan Security Managers at the Preston campus and operating in line with existing Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to the campus.

Oversee the testing of fire alarms and fire evacuation drills on campus - ensuring the safe and controlled evacuation of students, staff, and visitors.

To also act as Incident Manager for activations.

To carry out regular internal and external campus housekeeping inspections and dynamic risk assessments to ensure that the campus remains safe, secure, and presented to the highest standard at all times.

Coordinate all estates and facilities management activities to minimise disruption to the student, staff, and visitor experience on campus.

Provide weekly reports to the Preston-based Estates Services & capital Projects management team in relation to estates and facilities management on campus.

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Salary:
£12.12 per hour

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:

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