JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a highly committed, enthusiastic and energetic School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor with previous experience in a site management role or similar, who has handyperson / trade skills such as basic plumbing, carpentry and painting / decorating.
As the School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor you will manage a new school site, ensuring operational effectiveness whilst carrying out day to day maintenance tasks and overseeing site security and cleaning.
The role is varied and as the School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor you will have responsibility for Health & Safety systems, building maintenance, overseeing the site security, cleaning, record keeping, moving and handling of objects and deliveries, working at height and grounds maintenance.
Basic literacy and numeracy and IT/computer skills are essential for this role. Job specific training will be provided if required.
DUTIES
1. Ensure the security of the school buildings and site, liaising with staff, contractors and the Trust Estates Manager as appropriate
2. Oversee and engage with the cleaning and maintenance of the site
3. Undertake minor repairs, maintenance and decorating
4. Oversee and be point of contact for the cleaners and other contractors on site as appropriate
5. Undertake checks and maintain records to meet statutory health and safety requirements COSHH, legionella, risk assessments, fire alarms etc
6. Liaise with the Headteacher about lettings and wider use of the site, working flexibly to meet the needs of the children and the school
7. Have a key holder responsibility and be prepared to attend out of hours emergency call outs
8. Be a keen team player but with the ability to work independently, flexible, and resilient with good communication skills
9. Help to maintain our outdoor spaces for the children
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
10. Previous site experience in a similar role, such as site management / facilities manager / building and maintenance is essential
11. Handyperson / trade skills such as basic plumbing, carpentry and painting or decorating
12. Good supervisory / leadership skills
13. Excellent communication skills
14. Basic literacy and numeracy skills
15. Good IT/computer skills
16. Committed, enthusiastic and energetic
17. Ability to work at height and carry out physical tasks such as moving furniture
18. Experience of working in schools is desirable
BENEFITS
19. Friendly and sociable colleagues
20. Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
21. Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
22. A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13497
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