Lettings Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - Appoint-Ed Support Staff Ltd

Appoint-Ed Support Staff Ltd

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Do you have good DIY skills? And the ability to get on well with people?

Are you physically fit and looking for a hands-on role?

Are you looking for a weekend role? That frees up your time Monday to Friday?

Would you enjoy a role where you can make a real impact to your local community?

Perhaps you're looking for a role in a growing organisation, with future career opportunities?

Or you've had a busy career 'on the tools' and are looking for a secure (practically recession proof) role with an outstanding pension?

Or you're a student looking for a role which doesn't affect your studies? Or a parent juggling working time with your other half?

Is it important for you to work in a motivated team that genuinely enjoy coming to work? And with a manager who listens and values your contribution?
If so, this might be the role for you

We are working with United Learning to find a weekend Lettings Assistant to work at Manchester Academy (M14 4PX) assisting with groups hiring the sports facilities and carry out minor repairs.

United Learning have a solid reputation as an employer who invests in training and development. Manchester Academy is a forward thinking 11-16 school staffed by a committed and welcoming team.

This role would suit someone with good all round maintenance skills, good customer facing skills and the ability to manage their own workload.

You will benefit from an excellent local authority pension, a work schedule which fits around other commitments, training, and the opportunity to build a career in a growing organisation.

Important Details:

Salary is £15,564 / £12.47 per hour
The role is all year round
24 hours per week
Saturday and Sunday, working hours between 08:30 22:30 dependant on lettings bookings

Benefits of the Lettings Assistant Role:

Excellent transport links
Support with further qualifications (financial and time)
Network of staff sharing best practice (11 schools across Manchester and Salford)
Outstanding public sector pension with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. 18.6% employer contributions
Opportunity for progression
Reward scheme including cycle to work, childcare vouchers, retail, and leisure discounts
Free parking

Duties of the Lettings Assistant:

Act as the first point of contact for visitors during out of school hours
Be responsible for the safety and smooth running of lettings
Use relevant software to monitor the lettings taking place each day and communicate with hirers
Meeting and greeting hirers and dealing with any queries or requests
Communicating with the Finance and Lettings Officer regarding any lettings queries as necessary
Managing handovers between hirers
Ensuring all facilities are left in a clean and tidy state after hire
Ensuring facilities are secure at the end of each shift
Assisting site team / hirers in moving furniture where appropriate
Keeping a log of queries during your hours of duty and reporting to the team as necessary
In between lettings, or at times where there are no lettings taking place you will be expected to undertake site duties including:
Basic Joinery, Plumbing, Painting and Grounds Maintenance
Janitorial and emergency cleaning duties when needed
Porterage duties ensuring deliveries are made around school in a timely an efficient manner
Taking part in relevant training, including First Aid and Fire Marshal training
Attend and participate in meetings when necessary

The Lettings Assistant Must:

General maintenance skills to a good 'DIY' level
Awareness of Health & Safety regulations appropriate to the role / school
Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community, specifically with the ability to deal with members of the public and hirers in such a way as to promote and enhance the reputation of the school
Ability to use Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel
A good general level of IT literacy
Methodical approach to tasks with good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
Good level of general fitness sufficient to work around a large multilevel building
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to work flexibly
Be able to work outside the usual working hours on occasion

An Advantage but not Essential:

Be able to work outside the usual working hours on occasion

Handyman / DIY experience
Experience of working in a similar role
Experience of general building maintenance and repairs

Appropriate trade qualification

Plumbing, Electrical, Joinery
Evidence of further development in building related services
An understanding of relevant legislation concerning safeguarding.
Emergency First Aid at Work qualification (or a willingness to undertake relevant training)
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at Grade C / Level 5 or above

If you are the Weekend Site and Lettings Assistant Manchester Academy are searching for, let's talk.
**Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie.