Premises Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Dovetail & Slate

Dovetail & Slate

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Premise Assistant - Temp to Perm.

£24,000- £27,000

JOB SUMMARY

The Premises Assistant will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties in relation to the buildings and site operation.
You are expected to ensure buildings & grounds are safe, clean, & welcoming for all buildings users.
The post holder is expected to provide a firstclass service in maintaining the premises, security, heating, lighting, plant equipment and health and safety within the grounds as well as general site services.
This will be a peripatetic role and the postholder may be expected to share their expertise across all the sites and provide cover as and when required, to ensure all the academies across the Federation receive the best possible service.

General Duties

Carry out proactive and reactive site maintenance achieving high standards in line with the Federation's expectations.
Ensure contractors are delivering work as agreed in the scopes of works / specification and report any delivery failure by the contractor to the Premises Manager/Assistant Premises Manager.
Handling day to day work, escalating issues to the Premises Manager/Assistant Premises Manager as appropriate.
Resolve helpdesk requests & deal with enquiries from staff delegated by Premises Managers.
Ensure all goods and material are properly collected, delivered, and stored in appropriate areas.
To record gas, electricity and water supply meters as directed.

Premises Maintenance

Support the Premises Manager/Assistant Premises Manager in ensuring all planned preventative maintenance checks are carried out accordingly by the premises team and/or contractor.
Carry out daily checks on premises related systems & respond to system failures, including CCTV, access control & other premises related matters, reporting issues to the Premises Manager / Assistant Premises Manager.
Maintain the external grounds, ensuring they are kept clean and tidy (playground, car park, bin stores and planted areas).
Synchronise all internal and external clocks, time switches, etc as required.
Support the Premises Manager/Assistant Premises Manager in maintaining the fabric of the buildings, decorations of the interior, exterior and premises related services.
Mitigate the risk of pest and vermin infestation across the site.
Undertake minor repairs to fixtures & fittings including desks, tables & chairs as needed (not electrical equipment).
Ensure hygiene materials are readily available.
Secure any areas of breakage pending the completion of permanent repairs.
Carry out the management of the logístical arrangements in relation to the hiring/letting of the school premises.

Security

Support the opening and closing of buildings including gates, windows, doors, & fire escapes in school use.
Liaise with emergency services in the absence of a senior member of the premises team.
Assist the line manager in covering arrangements for lettings and out of school hour's functions.
Assist in the management of internal mail courier duties as required by the school.
Provide general site supervision including prevention of trespass, ensuring that unauthorised parking does not occur.

Health & Safety

To ensure that all staff/students adhere to the Federation's health and safety policies and practices including fire safety.
To supervise the site, including contracted works being undertaken, ensuring that health and safety regulations and safe working practices are being adhered to.
Carry out regular safety inspections of all site buildings, plant & equipment as directed.
Undertake health and safety related activities as requested by the Premises Manager / Assistant Premises Manager.
Support the Premises Manager / Assistant Premises Manager with all health and safety related paperwork.

Other Duties
The postholder may be required to undertake duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed.

You will also provide academy-specific duties such as delivery of the catered, breakfast & after school clubs & events, site clearance in adverse weatherconditions & emergencies to ensure sites can be opened safely and you must promote & safeguard the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people that you are responsible for or encounter.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency.