Overview
This post is based at Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Sixth Form and will report to the Academy Site Manager. The role is full‑time with rota hours set between the core hours of 6am to 10pm.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities to prevent loss of learning time.
- Performance and recording of routine maintenance and safety inspections.
- Minor alteration projects.
- Managing the works of external contractors.
- Clearing and setting up of rooms.
- Carrying out maintenance tests.
- Closing and securing the Academy including activation and deactivation of alarms.
- Assisting with security issues.
- Supervision of and ad‑hoc assistance to cleaning staff as required.
Essential Requirements
- Basic training in one or more of: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems.
- Experience of minor maintenance (DIY or professional).
- Experience of dealing with a variety of stakeholders in person, by email, and on the telephone.
- Knowledge of basic health and safety skills.
- Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Versatile and outgoing individual with reliability, excellent organisational skills, resilience, determination and ambition.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently on one’s own initiative.
- Trustworthiness and commitment to the broader education of young people.
- Strong ability to work successfully as part of a highly effective team.
- Proactive, forward‑thinking personal organisational skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working in a school or other site management role.
- Undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises.
- Experience of overseeing other works such as contractors and cleaners.
- Good ICT skills including the use of Word and Excel software.
- Recognised First Aid qualification.
- Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions and energy‑efficiency measures.
- Knowledge of schools and issues relating to education.
- Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures.
- Driving licence and use of own car.
- Keen to develop professionally and learn new skills.
Personal Effectiveness
- Essential: reliable and trustworthy, good communication, commitment to education, teamwork, proactive, forward‑thinking organisational skills.
- Desirable: keen to develop professionally and learn new skills.
Benefits
- A meal allowance commensurate with working hours.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS).
- Healthcare Cash Plan from Westfield Health.
- Complimentary gym membership.
