Premises Support Assistant

Lake Farm Park Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Farm Park Academy in Hayes, West London, is seeking a Premises Support Assistant. This full-time role offers 36 hours per week, all year round, with start as soon as possible.

You will carry out general site maintenance, ensure Health and Safety compliance, and manage key holding duties, deliveries, and contractor liaison. The role may require early starts and occasional out-of-hours work within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or premises maintenance.
• Flexible, proactive, energetic approach to tasks.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• General site maintenance both inside and out.
• Compliance with Health and Safety legislation across the site.
• Key holding duties and locking/unlocking premises.
• Assist in moving deliveries and furniture as required.
• Supervise/assist the cleaning team; liaise with contractors as directed.

Job description

Premises Support Assistant

Salary (actual): £30,286 - 31,611

Grade: Scale 4

Hours: 36 hours per week - all year round

Contract: permanent

To start: As soon as possible

Lake Farm Park Academy serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London and is the educational home to over 700 children. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our ten academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high quality training.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our highly professional, friendly team. We are looking to appoint a full time member of staff who has a “can do” attitude and is flexible, practical, pro-active, energetic and diligent to support our existing teams in delivering excellent service.

Your duties will include: general site maintenance both inside and out, compliance with Health and Safety legislation, key holding duties, locking and unlocking of the premises, general handyman duties, assisting in moving deliveries and furniture as necessary, supervising and assisting the cleaning team providing cover and support where necessary and liaising with contractors as directed by the Estates Hub Manager or the Head of Estates.

The post is for 36 hours per week, there is flexibility on how the hours are spread across the day with the working day potentially starting at 06.45am and ending at 6.30pm. Some out-of-hours or additional working hours may be required and extra hours are negotiable for the right candidates. The position will be based at Lake Farm Park Academy and at times, the individual may have to work across the Trust. On occasion, you may be required to deputise for the Head of Estates or work across the Trust.

CLOSING DATE: As and when we receive successful applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.