IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

2 x Facilities Support

Part-time (25 hours per week)

Based in Penicuik, Edinburgh

Main objective

The Facilities Support (FS) Role will be responsible for supporting the Facilities team in the delivery of services to a scientific establishment.

Specific areas of responsibility

• Evening Reception & Security duties.
• Weekly vehicle maintenance checks and associated administrative support.
• Building and Engineering assistance and support.
• Minor building fabric repairs and refurbishments.
• Grounds maintenance activities including:- clearing gutters, drains, hard standing areas, snow and leaf clearing.
• Support for Planned Preventative Maintenance systems.
• Help desk activities.
• Assist with site waste/recycling activities.
• Assist with site security and fire evacuation activities.
• Assist with general reception duties, meeting room set up, deliveries support.
• Any other duties commensurate with objective of the post.

Working Hours

This post is one of two posts which will alternate shifts on a weekly basis between Evening Reception & Security duties (3.30pm to 8.30pm – Non flexible) and Vehicle, Building & Grounds maintenance etc (9.00am to 2.00pm - Flexible).  In event of absence of security post shift holder, security shift cover will take priority and day duties post holder must be able and prepared to adapt shift pattern at short notice on occasion, however we will aim to provide as much notice as possible.

Skills

• Candidates should be able to evidence ability to work flexibly within a team and provide positive, responsive and efficient service support and delivery.
• Evidence of skills or vocational qualifications in ‘Handyman’ level Building & Engineering duties along with understanding of Security processes and electronic systems, to include evidence of having ability to deal with incidents in a calm, controlled and effective manner, are essential.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office would be desirable. 
• The ability to be pleasant and welcoming on reception of visitors to the site.
• Full training would be given on specific processes and systems

Standards

Responsibilities to be completed within:

• NERC Core expectations
• Legal obligations (to specifically include H&S and Environmental legislation)

In addition NERC offers a public sector pension scheme, 30 days’ annual leave and 10½ days’ public and privilege holiday per annum (pro rata for part time hours).  We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and will encourage your continuing professional development as part of our career support.

NERC has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under represented and their applications are particularly welcomed.  Guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements of the post.

Eligibility to apply

To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. CEH can only apply for a work permit in cases where there are no suitably qualified or experienced resident workers; otherwise applicants should normally be resident in the UK or a national of the European Union.

To apply for these posts please send a CV with a covering letter detailing how you believe you fit the criteria for the post to wlpersonnelhelpdesk@ceh.ac.uk

Closing date is Friday 19^th March 2014