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United Kingdom , Portsmouth

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Employment contract

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Salary:

25035.44 - 25747.35 GBP / Year

Job Description:

To liaise closely and support the Site Supervisor and Head of Estates to ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day running, presentation, and management of the college campus, ensuring a warm, clean, safe, and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Job Responsibility:

  • Liaise closely and support the Site Supervisor and Head of Estates to ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day running, presentation, and management of the college campus
  • Ensure a warm, clean, safe, and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors
  • Carry out campus maintenance and repairs as directed
  • Handle day-to-day issues related to works
  • Be conversant with relevant Health and Safety policies
  • Carry out unlocking, locking and security checks
  • Carry out repairs and decoration to an acceptable standard
  • Detect and report building defects
  • Perform routine testing and recording of emergency lights, fire alarms, ladders, steps, working at height systems, water services, fire doors, emergency exits and other compliance-based checks
  • Assist the security warden if required to ensure the security of the building and occupants

Requirements:

  • Full UK Drivers Licence
  • Evidence of commitment to professional development
  • Pass in Maths and English
  • Good organisational skills
What we offer:
  • Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
  • Pension: Generous Local Government pension
  • Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
  • Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
  • Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
  • Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
  • Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
  • Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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