Salary: £18,658 – £20,267 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                        

Hours: 37 hours per week (includes evenings and some weekends)

Location: Crewe Campus

We are seeking an Estates and Facilities Officer to join our team at our Crewe campus.  This is an excellent opportunity to provide general maintenance and repair of College premises in order to ensure a quality service for learners, visitors, customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking general maintenance and repair of College premises and grounds;
• Providing a responsive service to support the College’s needs in relation to its premises and grounds;
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines whilst carrying out all duties; and
• Promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent);
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Work experience in a maintenance role or within the construction trade; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 2 March 2023.

The selection process will take place 8 March 2023.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities, the use of cutting-edge technologies and digital platforms;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension Scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
• Professional Development;
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
• Onsite Fitness and Childcare Facilities;
• Employee benefit platform;
• Onsite Costa, Café, Shop, Restaurants, Hair and Beauty Salon; and
• Free onsite parking.

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.  

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.  

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.  

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.  

Crewe Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:

• A multi-purpose sports hall;
• Climbing wall;
• Fitness gym;
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons; and
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.