Transforming Lives Educational Trust
We are looking to appoint a committed and skilled individual to manage our site team at Houlton School and work alongside our Director of Operations and Trust Facilities Manager to maintain the building and site to a high level and ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety.
You will have previous management experience, be confident and organised and will take responsibility for the care and maintenance of the premises. You will be a key player in ensuring the high standards of compliance are maintained and that facilities are safe and the best that they can be. You will manage the site team, including our cleaning team, and will work closely with the Principal to deliver a high quality and safe learning and teaching environment.
A knowledge of Health and Safety is essential to this role as well as being able to communicate effectively.
Main role and responsibilities
Security
* To be one of the main key holders for the school site
* Unlock and lock the school site, including setting up and disarming alarms
* Carry out daily walk‑rounds to ensure the site is safe and secure before opening hours
* Respond to out‑of‑hours callouts
* Make changes to and monitor access control systems throughout the site
Maintenance and site management
* To undertake minor building repairs and maintenance work such as:
o Carpentry – fitting whiteboards and noticeboards, replacing door and window furniture, repairing damaged areas around the school site
o Plumbing – repair leaking taps and pipes, fitting toilet fixtures, clearing blocked drains, channels and toilets
o General – minor plaster repairs, flooring repairs, painting and decorating, graffiti removal, replacing fixtures and fittings such as locks, assembling or repairing furniture and shelf fitting, fence and path repairs, temporary glazing repairs
* Minor grounds maintenance – trimming hedges and trees, removing site debris, collecting broken glass and clearing leaves and litter from gullies
* Operate heating plant to maintain certain temperatures and ensure adequate supply of hot water
* Clean light fittings and replace minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses, starters and diffusers in accordance with safe working practices
* Ensure clear and safe pedestrian access to the school, particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g., snow clearing, gritting)
* Organise the use of the school minibus, ensuring it is fuelled, maintained, clean and safe to drive
* Manage the booking and use of the school’s main hall, including setting up for internal and external events
* Act reactively to site emergencies, equipment faults or maintenance issues and report them to the Business, Operations and Estates Manager
* Monitor stock levels of consumable items such as grit, light bulbs/tubes, repair materials and tools and arrange for replenishment in accordance with current procedures
* Be flexible to cover shifts during staff absences or school events
* Liaise with contractors for quoting and repair purposes, ensuring good end delivery
Health and Safety
* Assist with emergency procedures, such as fire evacuation, lockdown and first aid emergencies
* Ensure contractors are properly inducted to the site
* Ensure working areas are kept tidy and safe
* Carry out weekly testing procedures in line with compliance and ensure any faults are actioned
* Be on hand for school lettings and events outside of the school day
* Test alarm systems weekly
* Undertake risk assessments, DSE assessments and COSHH procedures as appropriate and take an active role in the delivery of good health and safety procedures
Cleaning
* Arrange to clear blockages and remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, and clean up spillages as required
* Dispose of waste material in a safe, hygienic manner, ensuring it is available for collection as required
* Empty external bins, collect recycling, remove graffiti and clean the school minibus
* Maintain supplies of paper towels, toilet rolls and soap in toilets and teaching areas (e.g., Technology, Science, and the Art department)
* Control the provision of cleaning items, including requisition, storage and distribution
* Ensure the site is tidy and presentable at all times, which includes:
o Tidying rooms and emptying bins following after‑school activities and lettings
o Regular litter picking to maintain a tidy and presentable school site
o Removing spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces
o Carrying out regular audits to ensure a high cleaning standard is maintained
People management
* Manage the Ashlawn School cleaning team and the Site Service team, which includes:
o Carrying out performance reviews with staff, identifying training needs and supporting staff development
o Delegating and assigning jobs where appropriate, ensuring best quality is delivered and safe working practices are followed
o Encouraging a dynamic and reactive site team
o Managing and updating calendars detailing works booked in as well as events in the school calendar to enable site teams to set up spaces where necessary
o Being involved with relevant HR processes such as recruitment and personnel meetings
o Establishing effective working relationships and communicating with other agencies and professionals on site
General duties
* Provide assistance and be the first point of contact with any letting groups on the school sites
* Answer general enquiries relating to the site
* May be required to drive the school minibus
* Set out rooms to school requirements, including exams and lettings
* Receive and check deliveries and distribute them to relevant locations
* Carry out any other site support duties in line with the job purpose and grade
* Perform the above functions across all sites within Transforming Lives Educational Trust when required
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