MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING TECHNICIAN

Based at North Devon Campus

Full-time andtemporary until January 2017

Information for Candidates

Principal: Diane Dimond

Petroc is a highly successful and expanding institution, delivering education and skills training in Devon and beyond.

Petroc is a £34 million institution serving nearly 1,500 square miles of rural Devon.

At the heart of our new identity is a single idea: opening eyes. We are about instilling people with aspiration and empowering them to achieve anything and everything they set their mind to.

Opening eyes is the experience that we deliver to our stakeholders: our learners, our staff and our partners. It is the idea which supports our vision of being an outstanding college at the heart of an outstanding learning community.

We believe in bringing out the very best in people through being open and responsive, stimulating fresh thinking and building both confidence and ambition. And our personality is neatly summarised in three key words: inspiring, bright and challenging.

Petroc is central to the economic, social and cultural needs of our surrounding communities.Over 20,000 student enrolments take place each year with ages ranging from 14 to 80+ years. With a staff headcount of approximately 1,150, the College is one of the largest employers in the area. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking, enthusiastic and diverse staff who make Petroc a vibrant and friendly place that is both flexible and supportive for all.

Petroc delivers significant provision across all Skills Funding Agency programme areas (except agriculture) in a wide range of academic, vocational, work based, recreational and Higher Educational (in collaboration with the University of Plymouth) subjects.

Our students come from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and, through distance learning, areas far beyond South West England. Strong links are maintained with all schools and community colleges, as well as other institutions, to ensure comprehensive provision for all young people and adults in the area.

In recent years, the delivery of education and training for employers has expanded very rapidly making the college one of the largest training providers in the South West.

With the nearest University 50 miles away, Petroc’s North Devon Campus based at Barnstaple has seen a very large increase in Higher Education. Further expansion is planned through the Mid Devon Campus based at Tiverton. In total, some 600 people currently study HE at the college, with the majority on Foundation Degree programmes.

Whilst recognising the essential need to raise the skill level of the community and support people in gaining qualifications, the college remains passionate about learning for fun and pleasure and has expanded significantly recreational learning experiences.

In October 2015 The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) recognised the achievements of Petroc by grading the college as ‘good’.

Location

Petroc’s direct provision is delivered mainly from campuses in Barnstaple and Tiverton.

As an employer

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, selecting staff on the basis of ability and the requirements of the post (which are detailed in the Person Specification). As a college we recognise the benefits of having a diverse community of staff.

Benefits and facilities available for Staff include:

  • Continuing Professional Development Centre
  • Childcare Voucher Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Specsavers Corporate Eyecare Scheme (for VDU users)
  • Sanctuary Spa & Skin Care Centre
  • College Fitness Suite
  • College Theatre
  • Counselling Service
  • Hair & Beauty Salons

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Type

Theadvertisedpost isfull-time and temporary until January 2017

Hours of Work

You will be expected to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties and responsibilities. Staff will normally work a 37 hour week. The hours for this post are 37hours per week x 52 weeks per year.

Holiday

Thepostholderwillbeentitledto25days paidleaveperannum,plusBankHolidays. Alsothe collegetraditionallyclosesbetweenChristmasandtheNewYearandthesethreedaysareadditionaltothepostholder’sleaveentitlement. After 5 years’ service the entitlement will increase to 30 days

Pay

The salary for this post will be £20,556 per annum - £22,464 per annum (Scale 5 points 18 - 21)Salary structures and automatic incremental progression are subject to consultation between the college and staff unions and maybe subject to change.

Probationary Period

As with all Petroc appointments, there will be a 10 month probationary period. This is to provide the opportunity for the line manager to ensure that the employee is on the right track and is progressing in the role as expected. The notice period will be one week during this probationary period.

PensionScheme

You will automatically join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is an index linked final salary scheme. The contribution that you would make would be 5.8%of your gross salary, with Petroc making a contribution of 13.1% on your behalf.

Appraisal

All Petroc employees are required to take part in the college’s Appraisal Scheme. You will be appraised on an annual basis. The appraisal is aimed at establishing work targets and to identifying to each employee’s training and development needs. It is not, however, linked to salary, promotional issues or any performance-related pay element.

Induction

All new staff are required to participate in a Staff Induction Programme, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training, Health & Safety and Safeguarding Training as part of their Contract of Employment.

Trade Unions

You will be entitled to join a union at the college and, indeed you are encouraged to do so by college management. This is because college management consults with staff through a Joint Consultative Committee framework upon which recognised trade unions and/or professional organisations are represented. Recognised unions are UNISON and TGWU for support staff, UCU and ATL for academic staff and ACM for college managers. If you are appointed to the post you are applying for and wish for more information, the Human Resources Office will put you in touch with the appropriate branch representative.

Criminal Background Disclosure

Applicants / Employees are required to declare any pending criminal prosecutions they may have as well as any spent criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. The only exception to this requirement is that Applicants / Employees do not need to disclose any ‘protected’ cautions or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.

(Failure to disclose this information at any stage of the selection process could lead to dismissal upon appointment in a role)

NBDBS Disclosures will be taken up on successful candidates only.

More information is attached to our application form.

Sick Pay

Petroc offers its employees the benefit of a sickness allowance when absent due to illness. This ranges from one month’s full pay and two months’ half pay, after four months’ service to six months’ full pay and six months’ half pay after five years’ service. More details are contained in all Petroc Contracts of Employment and Sickness Procedures.

ID Badges

Photo ID badges are issued to all staff on appointment and can be used for photocopying and library borrowing as well as for identification purposes. It is a requirement that all staff wear their badges whilst on any college premises.


MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING TECHNICIAN
Full-time and Temporary
Scale :Scale 5
Hours of Work : 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year
Responsible To :Estates Manager
Date of Job Description :January 2016
This job description is a current statement of the duties and tasks required of the post-holder concerned. The nature of the job description will change from time to time and its terms are always governed and over-ridden by the post-holder’s Contract of Employment. The duties outlined in this document do not constitute a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or level or responsibility entailed.
The College has an active Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, commitment to which is expected from all staff. Applicants are, therefore, invited from all suitably qualified people irrespective of disability, gender or race. In particular, applicants with a disability, if they wish to do so, may indicate on the application form details of their disability.
MAIN FUNCTION OF THE JOB
  • To undertake installation and maintenance of mechanical services across all Petroc Campuses.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To work flexibly to be able to access areas of work for repairs in low occupancy periods if necessary.
  • To undertake mechanical services for refurbishment and alterations to buildings.
  • To undertake the diagnosis of faults and diligently carry out repairs.
  • To undertake maintenance of the hot and cold water / drainage systems.
  • To undertake proactive and reactive maintenance of all sanitary ware.
  • To undertake the monitoring checks and temperature checks for Legionella control across the organisation, updating all records including changes to water services.
  • To undertake all setting of heating controls ensuring this fits business occupation profiles and maintenance associated with the swapping of pumps and boilers, etc.
  • Maintain accurate records of works undertaken, including timesheets and any other required paperwork.
  • Maintain tools, plant and equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment.
  • Ensure that there are sufficient resources in stock to complete emergency and planned repairs, etc.
  • Input and retrieval of information from Petroc’s RMS helpdesk system as required.
  • Ensure compliance at all times with Health & Safety legislation and Petroc policies and procedures.
  • Provide cover and assistance for other Facilities personnel as required.
  • Provide assistance to contractors as directed by the Buildings & Maintenance Manager.
  • To take part in the out of hours cover rota for emergency maintenance response.
  • Personal development and training to achieve and maintain industry accreditation, eg Gas Safe, WRAS, OFTEC.
  • Undertake other duties as directed by Facilities management within the scope of the post.
  • To attend training and meetings as deemed appropriate to the job role.

Candidates will be judged according to the degree with which they meet the following Person Specification:
  • Full apprenticeship in Plumbing / Heating or City & Guilds full-time Certificate
  • ‘Multi disciplined background within the Building Maintenance industry
  • Ability to design and plan alterations to heating and water services using CAD if possible
  • Ability to work flexibly and work both on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Ability to manufacture resources allied to trade skills
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including WRAS, CDM regulations and safe working practices
  • Experience in assessing tasks, estimating materials and producing costed quotations as required
  • Good IT and administration skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Full, current driving licence

All positions are subject to the completion of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Completed letters of application should be returned to the Human Resource Office, Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ by no later than 4.00 pm on 18th January 2016.

Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted

If you have not been called for interview within two weeks of the closing date for this post, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.