About The Role and Person

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Cleaner and Maintenance Officer to be responsible for general caretaking and maintenance tasks. The post holder will work in a small team at the farm to carry out cleaning duties of classrooms and offices, general basic maintenance, caretaking and estates support at Forty Hall Farm. They will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and upkeep of College buildings and equipment and ensure that the campus is clean and safe. They will also on occasion be responsible for site security and will carry out opening and closing duties and will work as part of a rota to respond to out of hours issues, as required. They will have a B1 minibus license to be able to transport staff and students to and from the college to enable them to carry out their practicals on the farm.

The ideal candidate will have have good practical skills and be able to undertake routine repairs, maintenance and redecoration tasks as required. A basic understanding of plumbing and electrical issues and have a working knowledge of building fabric and maintenance.
This is a part-time position working 21.6 hours per week. The actual salary is £16,623.60 inclusive of London Weighting. Some occasional weekend working may be required. This is a Fixed-term position till July.

About the College
Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London's environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here .

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.