Overview
Senior School Premises Manager – Facilities Manager, Bedfordshire. Based in or around the Bedfordshire area with the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.
What you will be doing
* Responsible for opening and closing the school and checking buildings and grounds at start of day to ensure availability and report faults needing urgent attention.
* Locking and securing all doors, windows and perimeter gates at the end of each day and activating/deactivating alarm systems.
* Check heating, lighting and domestic hot water are functional and available as required.
* Make safe areas of danger and deal with minor repairs as needed.
* Liaise with contractors on site regarding safety, materials, plant, etc.
* Monitor cleaning work and liaise with cleaning contractors regarding rectification work.
* Keep outdoor areas, paths, steps and drains clean and litter-free; empty outside bins.
* Clear pathways and stairs of snow and apply grit/salt as required.
* Carry out general portering duties including movement and delivery of goods.
* Report events/tasks to Help Desk and follow through to completion.
* Carry out general repairs and maintenance including first-fix responses as required.
* Carry out minor Health and Safety checks (Fire Systems, Emergency Lighting, Fire Appliances, Water Systems) and complete associated paperwork.
* Provide cover for third-party lettings outside core hours, including weekends as required.
* liaise with school business manager, teaching staff and other client representatives; work to agreed shift patterns to ensure service delivery; carry out site inductions for contractors and ensure compliance with Risk Assessments, Method Statements and permits.
* Provide cover for other School Premises Managers within the project during sickness/holiday periods as directed; participate in training of new employees; respond to out-of-hours emergencies as part of a nominated contact list.
About You
* Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word.
* Previous experience in a similar facilities management role within a school setting.
* A trade qualification such as CSCS would be advantageous.
* IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable.
* First Aid at Work would be advantageous.
* Demonstrates the following attributes: understanding and promotion of company purpose, vision, values and culture; organised, professional and customer-focused; flexible, resilient and able to build relationships with stakeholders; strong ethical standards; committed to delivering excellent service; self-starter with a can-do attitude; collaborative in achieving results.
What We Can Offer in Return
With an order book of over £3.8 billion, Galliford Try is a leading principal contractor offering stability and opportunities to work on UK projects. The role provides the chance to develop within diverse teams and a high professional environment.
We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through the Be Well programme, which offers discounts and support. We invest in high-quality training through our leadership development framework and apprenticeship programmes, and our Career Paths initiative provides tailored training and support.
Our Agile Working programme offers flexibility in when, where and how you work, with site and office-based roles enjoying a variety of practices to suit needs.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement with service-based increases; option to purchase additional holidays
* Wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical scheme options; 24/7 employee assistance programme
* Paid-for yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, focused on delivering lasting change for clients, communities and stakeholders. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure, with values rooted in integrity, collaboration and excellence.
For more information on this role or other positions, please contact Chloe Phillips at chloe.phillips@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly, and this will be discussed in detail during recruitment. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and will consider adjustments to support applicants as needed. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet essential criteria. A full job description is available upon request.
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