- Department: Facilities
- Contract: Full-time
- Salary: Circa £27,000 p.a.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week over five days (Monday to Friday) Annual leave allowance is 27 days plus bank holidays
- Location: HQ Burgate Manor
- Reporting to: Facilities Manager
About the role
The Grounds and Facilities Assistant supports the Facilities Manager in maintaining the estate, buildings and grounds at HQ Burgate Manor, with a strong focus on health and safety, planned maintenance, contractor coordination and creating a safe, well-presented working environment for staff, students and visitors.
Key responsibilities
- Health, safety and compliance: provide support in relation to Ellis Whittam requirements; undertake daily fire safety inspections; conduct tests of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting; inspect fire blankets and extinguishers; promptly report any health, safety or maintenance concerns
- Estate and grounds maintenance: maintain lawns, trees, hedges, the riverbank, driveways, fencing and other grounds, scheduling seasonal work around nesting restrictions
- Buildings and repairs: Inspect cellars, dehumidifiers and cesspits as per agreed schedule
- Vehicles, equipment and supplies: maintain service records for mowers, tractors, site vehicles and attachments; assist with fleet repairs; order housekeeping supplies; support storage, office moves and furniture assembly
- Assist in securing premises to minimise alarm call outs when required
- Various ad hoc duties
Download the full Role Description and Person Specification Here.
Please send cover letter and CV to Steve Fish, Facilities Manager at sfish@gwct.org.uk by Thursday 15 October.