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We are recruiting for an experienced Estate Management assistant to support one of our clients in Carlisle. This will be 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday for a potential of 6 months to start with. We are looking for an immediate start date for successful candidates

To carry out general maintenance and repair works as required to maintain the internal and external building structure in an excellent condition.

To liaise with site staff and management on the day-to-day maintenance of the building reporting any issues to the external or internal fabric of the buildings or dangerous situations identified by staff or observed in the process of daily works. Relating to operation and appearance. In addition, this role will be responsible for communicating on the status of work to the management and staff.

To develop a good working knowledge of the building material construction and the location of services to provide advice for contractors working on the premises.

To carry out Statutory & Mandatory PPM tasks, e.g. (but not limited to), Fire alarm testing, Emergency lighting, Water Management, Fire Extinguisher Inspections etc.

To carry out the setting up areas and rooms within the college or external venues as necessary and to assist with the delivery of curriculum activities and events.

To assist contractors while on site and to ensure that all safety procedures have been complied with

To assist with any security problems which may arise.

To unlock the building in a morning or lock up in the evening dependant upon the shift being worked.

To assist with emergency situations as they arise, e.g., floods, lift evacuation etc.

Such other duties in connection with the post as may reasonably be required.

To undertake CPD and any other training requirements to fulfil the role.

Candidate Requirements

NVQ 2 in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge of facilities management or the building trade

Experience of working within the building trade or facilities management

Valid right to work in the UK- no sponsorship opportunities available

An Enhanced DBS certificate on the checking service is desirable

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