Purpose
Be responsible for a wide range of duties connected with the security, day to day running and maintenance of the premises. Providing an efficient and effective service, undertaking planned preventative maintenance along with reactive maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Support the general maintenance and upkeep of the site and buildings, assisting with building/repair works in liaison with the Site Supervisor, keeping appropriate logs, records and reports
- Support the security of the site from the start to the end of the Academy day
- Uphold a commitment to Health and Safety
- Manage resources and energy to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance sustainable practices in the Academy
- Comply with systems, policies, procedures and resource constraints
- Work to ensure that the site is managed lawfully, ethically and morally
- Liaise with external contractors for the purpose of essential maintenance in the Academy and around the site as agreed with the Site Supervisor
- Use established permit to work and signing in procedures for contractors and other visitors to the Academy
- Assess risks and take all reasonable steps to restrict access to potential hazards
- Employ a proactive attitude to work in and around the Academy, identifying jobs before they are pointed out by others
- Use the Academy Helpdesk, email and other methods to receive and manage work
- Carry out routine, reactive and proactive maintenance tasks such as replacing a lock, filling and painting walls or changing lightbulbs
- Be directly responsible for keeping key areas of the site (e.g., plant room, site room and storage spaces) in good order and free from hazards
- Collaborate with staff to ensure all work areas kept clear of obstruction, especially those associated with fire escape routes
- Ensure snow and ice are cleared to maintain entrance, exit and communication routes to all buildings for pedestrians and essential delivery or emergency vehicles
- Identify where improvements can be made to health and safety, environmental impact and quality and recommend actions for change
- Monitor and facilitate adequate security of the building and premises at all times
- Be willing to attend and renew basic first aid and fire warden training
- Receive and distribute goods
- Set up venues on a daily basis for assemblies, dinner time and other events
- Keep all areas tidy and in good order
- Follow instructions, reading and responding to emails in a prompt and timely manner
- Manage own workload
- Actively take part in the Academy's Staff Appraisal Process
- Undertake personal development and improve one's own practice through training and CPD (as appropriate)
- Work as part of a team and support the roles of other team members
- Be aware of, and comply with, policies relating to Child Protection, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person
- Assist with the Academy’s internal audit procedures and Health and Safety checks
Safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Rewards and Benefits
- NJC3 - NJC7, £24,413 - £26,403, actual salary £20,971 - £22,681
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
