Facilities Technician

Join to apply for the Facilities Technician role at The City of Liverpool College. Pay and Salary The City of Liverpool College provides a salary range of £25,299-£26,812 per year. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Application Deadline: 9 December 2025 Department: Estates Location: Liverpool Job Type: Permanent Salary: £25,299-£26,812 per year Job Description This role is responsible for the security, safety and general appearance of the College buildings and grounds, together with minor works maintenance and repairs, ensuring the delivery of a high‑quality customer focused service as standard. Working as part of a team across all college sites, the facilities technician will ensure all staff, students and visitors along with College buildings, valuables, resources and assets are safe and secure. They will encourage and engage in an ethos of shared responsibility and respect, to enable the safeguarding and wellbeing of any user of the College. Where safe to do so the facilities technician will proactively intervene to mitigate and eliminate situations where safety and security may be compromised. This is a flexible role providing support across all college premises. There is no fixed workplace attached to this role which also includes responsibility for the security of College premises and contents during and outside normal College opening times. The role‑holder will be observant, making regular visits to all parts of the premises for security purposes and challenge assertively, but not aggressively, any apparent unauthorised persons or intruders on College premises. Responsible to: Facilities Supervisor. Key Responsibilities Be an approved key holder with responsibility for opening and closing premises at required times. Ensure the practice and promotion of safe and healthy behaviour in the College. Act as first point of contact for any security incidents on College premises. Provide written and electronic reports relating to incidents where there have been breaches in security or Health and Safety. Undertake security patrols and other routines within any of the College premises as required. Support and assist in staff and student identification checks. Undertake general porter duties including moving furniture and equipment of non‑technical nature. Assist in operating a system for the delivery of College goods by checking and signing for goods received and moving them as necessary to the appropriate location. Deploy bollards, barriers or tape to keep internal or external prescribed areas free from vehicles for deliveries or other specific purposes requested by the Centre or Facilities Coordinator. Change locks and arrange for keys to be cut as required. Take reasonable steps to eliminate waste by turning off lights, appliances or isolating electrical, gas or water systems when not in use. Monitor the state of repair of all furniture, fixtures and fittings on site and report any faults. Undertake minor maintenance and first‑fix as required, e.g., painting, decorating, changing light fittings, shades, diffusers, fuses, plugs, taps, washers, basic repairs to furniture or fixtures, drilling holes in walls and hanging fixtures. Manage external areas and, when required, sprinkle rock salt on paths, steps, paved areas and driveways as appropriate. Assist in keeping external areas and roadways clear of obstruction for potential access of emergency service vehicles. Act as a Fire Marshall and/or First Aider as required in the event of an incident. Actively support and implement the ‘One College, One Mindset’ initiative. Support any key cross‑college activities such as enrolment, open evenings and recruitment events. Follow departmental policies and procedures and operate within service standards at all times. Adhere to organisational policies and procedures such as GDPR, Equality and Financial Regulations. Carry out other relevant duties within the framework of this role as required. Make full use of new technology in all aspects of job requirements and participate in professional development, in‑service training and the college appraisal scheme. Essential Criteria Experience of working in a security, maintenance and/or caretaking role. Completed formal security training or willingness to complete. Understanding of safe working practices in line with Health and Safety legislation. Experience of alarm systems, CCTV and radios. Ability to undertake minor repairs and first‑fix maintenance. Basic understanding of heating and ventilation systems and controls. Experience of working in a customer‑oriented environment. Experience and knowledge of customer care procedures. Good communication skills, verbal and written. Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete. Flexibility to work across all college premises and work a shift pattern as directed. Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative. Good interpersonal skills and ability to answer enquiries and deal with all customers in a friendly and efficient manner. Understanding and commitment to College policies and procedures, particularly equality and diversity. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves. Positive personality – self‑motivated. Willingness to assist and interact with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to be flexible and adapt workload/priorities to meet the demand of the unit. Ability to perform a variety of functions within a team with a positive approach to change. Clear personal commitment to meeting and surpassing customer expectations. Commitment to their own personal development. Full UK driving licence essential. Desirable Criteria Basic understanding of heating and ventilation systems and controls. Understanding and awareness of an educational environment. First aid and/or Fire Marshall training certificate. Commitment to keep up to date with new and emerging technologies and resources, and horizon scanning to identify potential opportunities to enhance the service. Please Note: This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged. Benefits As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. Generous holiday allowance – up to 30 days annual holiday allowance plus 1 wellbeing day, 5-7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter. Pension scheme – Aviva pension scheme with up to 10% contributions. Employee Benefits Platform – access to discounts at major retailers, the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts, tech and home appliance discounts, and the option of salary sacrifice. Health and Wellbeing – Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, access to an online wellbeing portal and the Wisdom App for mood trackers, wellbeing tools, meditation guides and fitness videos. Medicash Scheme – access to Medicash health plans and free flu vaccinations. Life Assurance – up to three times your annual salary payable in the event of death in service. Travel – interest‑free loans for Merseytravel and Merseyrail annual travel passes. Flexible Working – options depending on business need. Professional Development – formal and informal opportunities to sharpen skills and accelerate career. College Benefits – free use of sports and fitness facilities, discounted hair and beauty treatments, and staff discount at the Academy Restaurant. 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