Assistant Premises Manager

KINGS PRIORY SCHOOL; Tynemouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Priory School in England is seeking an Assistant Premises Manager to support the management and maintenance of the school site, carrying out caretaking, maintenance and facilities tasks to ensure a safe, well-presented environment.

You will work on a shift rota, coordinate contractors, prepare rooms for teaching and events, manage deliveries and grounds upkeep, and collaborate with colleagues to meet the school's operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management, caretaking or facilities management.
• Practical maintenance skills across a range of trades.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to participate in shift working and occasional evening support for events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Premises Manager in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
• Undertake routine site inspections and maintenance tasks across the school estate.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance including plumbing, joinery, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Maintain the security of school buildings and grounds, including opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor heating, lighting and water systems and report maintenance issues as required.
• Ensure walkways, access routes and entrances remain safe and accessible, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
• Undertake litter clearance, replenishment of supplies, receipt and distribution of deliveries and general porterage duties.
• Set up rooms and learning spaces, moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Support the preparation and management of facilities for lettings, evening events and community use.
• Assist in the maintenance of school grounds, playing surfaces, pathways and boundaries.
• Organise and coordinate maintenance contractors when required and monitor standards of work.
• Source materials and equipment, ensuring value for money and compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate servicing and maintenance of school vehicles.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to ensure facilities support operational needs.

Skills

Caretaking

Facilities management

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Shift work

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

As Assistant Premises Manager, you will support the management and maintenance of the school's extensive site, undertaking a wide range of caretaking, maintenance and facilities responsibilities. You will participate in a shift rota to ensure site coverage during school opening hours and will assist with the preparation of facilities for teaching, learning, school events and community lettings.,

• Support the Premises Manager in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
• Undertake routine site inspections and maintenance tasks across the school estate.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance including plumbing, joinery, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Maintain the security of school buildings and grounds, including opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor heating, lighting and water systems and report maintenance issues as required.
• Ensure walkways, access routes and entrances remain safe and accessible, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
• Undertake litter clearance, replenishment of supplies, receipt and distribution of deliveries and general porterage duties.
• Set up rooms and learning spaces, moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Support the preparation and management of facilities for lettings, evening events and community use.
• Assist in the maintenance of school grounds, playing surfaces, pathways and boundaries.
• Organise and coordinate maintenance contractors when required and monitor standards of work.
• Source materials and equipment, ensuring value for money and compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate servicing and maintenance of school vehicles.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to ensure facilities support operational needs.
• Has experience in site management, caretaking, facilities management or a similar role.
• Possesses practical maintenance skills across a range of trades.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision and can prioritise a varied workload.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Understands the importance of health and safety and site security.
• Is flexible and willing to participate in shift working and occasional evening support for school events.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards across all aspects of the school environment.

If you are a dedicated and practical professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities, we would welcome your application.