Job Description

ABOUT CATS COLLEGE

CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

We take great pride in our buildings and grounds, and the maintenance team play a crucial part in this ensuring a safe, working, and high-quality environment for our students, staff and visitors. As a Maintenance Operative Supervisor, you will be responsible for the smooth, efficient and effective running of the maintenance team and school estate, using best practice principles to manage resources, services, and process to meet the needs of the school and the wider business. Our maintenance team carry out a variety of duties including repairs, routine maintenance, painting, basic plumbing and electrical works, cleaning, gardening and caretaking across the School buildings, boarding residences, and grounds on a day-to-day basis; ensuring these are completed to a high standard at all times. This role plays a vital part in the overall Operations Team of the school which is made up of three departments: Cleaning, Catering and Maintenance.


This is a full-time position working 42.5hrs per week. Shift patterns are on a Monday-Friday basis 08:00 - 17:00. Please note, you will be required to participate in an on-call duty as part of the rota.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team Able to give and follow instructions and adhere to processes A proactive, pragmatic solutions focused approach to problems and challenges. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality A desire to make a difference to people. Good communication skills (English level B1 minimum) and teamwork attitude Flexible and adaptable Energetic and enthusiastic Reliable and punctual Physical ability to stand/walk for long periods, bend and lift items (within reason) Communication skills Planning and organizational skills Problem solving analysis Decision-making Good Judgement Customer service orientated Ability to positively negotiate and influence business stakeholders. Can Do Attitude Resilient

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

Supervisory experience Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations Experience in construction, maintenance, and all facets of building operations. Facilities Management- Experience.

Desirable:

Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems IOSH Managing Safely or willing to work towards Working knowledge of principles and practices of project management, business administration, human resources, finance and procurement/ contract management Solid computer and systems knowledge

BENEFITS

Cycle to work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine through Healthshield

Free eye tests

Financial wellbeing support via WageStream

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

GP24: GP Access for all

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.