Mobile Facilities Manager

We are entering an exciting time within the UST Central Estates and Facilities Team – As a smaller Multi Academy Trust with over 3500 pupils across 4 schools within 7 unique buildings,  we recognise the depth of strategic and operational expertise required to align with the Department for Educations guidance on Good Estates Management and prepare for growth within the Academies Sector.

We are currently seeking to appoint an Mobile Facilities Manager – Multi Trade to contribute to the  overall maintenance responsibilities to ensure a safe, secure and efficient environments across all schools in the Trust.

 

About the post

Working as part of the Central Office Estates Team, the role of our Mobile Facilities Manager is to provide strategic operational Facilities Management assistance of our 4 schools Based in Tower Hamlets and Greenwich.  

You will be responsible for

• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance checks (PPMs) and associated reactive tasks in accordance with agreed schedules and priorities.   
• To undertake basic plumbing and carpentry tasks such has isolate supplies, temporary leak repairs, lock changing etc to ensure temporary fixes are in place whilst permanent solutions are found to keep the schools operational. 
• To engage with School incumbent suppliers and contractors to arrange reactive and emergency needs. 
• To escalate repairs and maintenance needs as necessary to the Trust Operations Manager.  
• Utilise and support the effective use of the Trust’s Computer-Aided Facilities Management system (CAFM).
• Maintain school-critical and non-critical mechanical and electrical services, ensuring all plant and equipment is fully functional and operational at all times.   
• To undertake and support improvement works in the schools of both a mechanical/electrical and general handyman nature, as determined by the Trust.   

 

About you

The successful candidate for the role of Mobile Facilities Manager will have:

• Three Years Experience working within FM 
• Completed or working towards an Electrical Awareness Qualification.  

• Health and Safety Training - IOSH Desirable 
• GCSE passes in Maths and English or recognised equivalent. 
• Experience of building maintenance ideally within an educational setting
• Experience of caretaking/building trade/handyman/cleaning
• A good understanding of Critical Systems and Non-Critical systems. 
• Experience in computer PPM management systems
• City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 (Electrical Installation 2360) (Desirable)
• City & Guilds Part 3 (Electrical Installation 2360) (Desirable)
• 18th Edition Institute of Electrical Engineers (I.E.E) Registration or recognised equivalent (Desirable)

 

About Us

 

University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.

Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:

• St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower Hamlets
• Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in Greenwich
• Cyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets
• Sir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets

 

Additional information

Closing date: 20^th November 2024

Interview date Online: 22^nd November 2024

Assessment day: 29^th November 2024

For candidates to be considered for the SO2 salary, you will need to be a qualified electrician.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early.

We do not accept CVs alone.

The University Schools Trust, East London, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding