Premises Assistant

The City Academy Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Bristol is looking for a dependable Premises Assistant. You will undertake various tasks including repairs and waste collection while maintaining the security of the premises. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role or applicable transferable skills and a commitment to the safety of students. The position offers various benefits including generous annual leave, health and well-being support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension through LGPS

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits including gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Dependable team member with a hands-on approach.
• Experience in similar roles valued, but transferable skills considered.
• Commitment to safety and well-being of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day repairs and waste collection.
• Maintain security of premises including alarms and key-holder duties.
• Support team with cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Basic understanding of health & safety

Experience in planned preventative maintenance

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Are you enthusiastic and looking for a job where every day is different? Have you got previous experience or have a hands-on approach to work? Do you enjoy working under pressure and thinking on your feet? If so, we can provide you with an exciting opportunity in helping to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment as a member of the hard-working City Academy team. This role sits within the wider Cabot Learning Federation Estates and Facilities Team.

What we are looking for: To be successful in the post, we want a dependable Premises Assistant to undertake a range of duties from day-to-day repairs to waste collection. You will take instruction from the Premises Manager, work well as a member of an established team and have a flexible approach to working. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a similar type role, however transferrable skills from a comparable role or background will be considered. The ideal candidate will be able to support their team, and maintain the security of the premises and its contents (including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and key-holder responsibilities), lighting, heating and cleaning of premises (including the maintenance and operation of plant), providing porterage, defined handyperson duties, and other duties arising from the use of premise sharing their enthusiasm and commitment with both the department and to the students. An ability to work collaboratively is essential as we are a strong team.

About you: You will demonstrate:

• A basic understanding of health & safety.
• Experience of carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through professional development, self-evaluation, and awareness.
• Commitment to and able to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.

City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community.

We are a well-positioned and well-connected academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.

Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!