Maintenance Operative - London, United Kingdom - CATS Global Schools

CATS Global Schools

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

ABOUT Guildhouse School
Guildhouse School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world.

CATS students live and work in our beautiful periodic buildings studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere.

We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
To undertake maintenance work as directed. To ensure maintenance work, cleaning, gardening and caretaking tasks are completed to a high standard.

REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Maintenance Supervisor
You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Principal.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
Main Duties

Maintenance
Cleaning
Gardening
Caretaking
Painting/decorating

Cross College Duties

To be mindful of the need to ensure all College students receive a high level of care and discipline at all times (consistent with the Staff Handbook)
To promote the good name of the College through conduct towards students, parents, agents and other parties, and attendance at College events (consistent with the Staff and Personal Tutor Handbooks)
To adhere at all times to College standards (consistent with the Staff Handbook)
To provide general support and cover across the organisation as required
To be mindful at all times of health and safety requirements (consistent with the Staff Handbook)
Other related duties as directed by the management from time to time
Fire Alarm testing
Lock up duty
Call out duty
Other
Deep Cleaning of the outside areas as and when required
General Gardening duties as and when required
You will also be required to undertake additional duties during our busy Summer School period. These additional duties will be notified to you prior to the commencement of the Summer School.
Manual handling

- moving heavy goods and furniture

What we can offer you
Annual Bonus

Uniform

All meals on duty

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assist Programme

Career / Personal Development via Linked In online Learning

English Language Lessons

Group Wide Career Opportunities

A welcoming and supportive team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Prior experience within a maintenance role
A caring attitude and a good sense of customer service.
An ability to work using one's own initiative as well as being a team player
Experience gained within a residential environment would be of use.
Proactive rather than reactive in approach
Takes responsibility and ownership for work issues and problems of an operational and strategic nature
Implements improvements to work processes and practices within his/her remit
Demonstrates good critical thinking skills to understand client issues
Can suggest and where appropriate implement solutions appropriate to client situations

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS
CATS Colleges is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK.

We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.

We operate a number of different educational brands:

CATS Colleges in Cambridge, Canterbury and London; CATS Academy in Boston; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays.

We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.

AND FINALLY