Salary - £30,684 to £32,563 Permanent, full-time onsite in Wallingford, Oxfordshire We will start reviewing applications from 24th January 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.UKCEH is looking for an experiencedEstates Maintenance Officer to join our team of talented individuals, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.Working at UKCEH is rewarding.
Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society.
We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
As a valued member of our team, you'll get:27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure10% employer pension contributionEnhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare OfficersFlexible working opportunities...You'll play a key role as our Estates Maintenance Officer, helping our Workplace Team who deliver a range of hard and soft facilities services, including engineering, maintenance, building compliance, catering, reception and fleet vehicle management.
You'll have the opportunity to work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and outstanding customer service.
You'll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that's committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.Your main responsibilities will include: Oversee all routine scheduled inspections and maintenance tasks of both premises and a wide range of equipment, is carried out to legal compliance and high levels of service standardsTake a lead role with contractor management by ensuring the work carried out meets the required standards, carrying out inductions, preparing permits to work and ensuring contractors are working safely across the UKCEH estate to provide safe environments for all internal and external stakeholdersRespond to reactive work requests for the Workplace team, these range from a multiple of tasks such as cleaning, moving and handling and basic maintenance of equipment, plant and building to ensure that the Workplace Team are providing a first-class service to all internal and external stakeholdersWork in conjunction with the Workplace Managers to ensure the building meets legal compliance in a multiple of disciplines such as, but not limited to, fire regulations, legionella, asbestos and all mechanical and electrical regulationsSupport the administration duties of the Workplace Team by covering reception when required, postal duties and basic document management and retention toensure Workplace team systems are maintained and kept up to date, allowing theWorkplace Team to report accurate data and ensure the highest quality of customer service is achieved.To support the Workplace Manager in ensuring maintenance reports, audit reports and health and safety notices supplied to the Workplace Team around building compliance are reviewed and all remedial actions are undertaken and managed throughout, providing safe buildings across the UKCEH estateFor the role of the Estates Maintenance Officer,we're looking for somebody who has:Trade qualification or experience in either plumbing / electrical / joinery or relevant experienceCAFM system experience or knowledgeHealth and Safety knowledge.Up to date knowledge of building complianceExcellent communicationExcellent contractor management skillsIf we've just described you, we'd love to meet.
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Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application.
If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship, please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.