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BumbleBee Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BumbleBee Education Ltd is seeking a reliable premises assistant to support the school site with daily operations, safety checks and general maintenance.

You will open and lock buildings, respond to alarms, monitor safety, assist with deliveries, and coordinate with contractors, cleaners and event setups to ensure a secure and well-maintained school environment.

Qualifications

• Opening and locking the school buildings and grounds.
• Acting as a key holder and responding to alarm call-outs.
• Carrying out daily checks of the school site for hazards, damage and security issues.
• General maintenance and minor repairs — doors, windows, toilets, furniture, fittings, etc.
• Reporting larger repairs and arranging/liaising with contractors.
• Checking heating, lighting, water and other building systems.
• Carrying out routine health & safety checks.
• Fire-safety checks and supporting fire alarm/emergency-light testing.
• Checking that fire exits and escape routes remain clear.
• Maintaining school grounds — litter picking, emptying bins, sweeping and general tidying.
• Dealing with leaves, snow/ice and other outdoor hazards.
• Monitoring playgrounds and external areas.
• Moving furniture and equipment.
• Setting up and taking down rooms for assemblies, meetings, exams and events.
• Receiving, moving and distributing deliveries.
• Keeping maintenance materials and supplies stocked.
• Helping with waste and recycling.
• Assisting cleaners when necessary.
• Responding to emergencies such as leaks, flooding, spillages or other urgent site problems.
• Supervising contractors working on the premises.
• Supporting out-of-hours lettings/events where required.
• Keeping records of inspections, maintenance and safety checks.
• Using a premises helpdesk system to log and follow up repairs.
• Following safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality and school security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking the school buildings and grounds.
• Carrying out daily site checks for hazards and damage.
• Carrying out routine health & safety checks and fire-safety tasks.
• Maintaining and minor repairs to doors, windows and fittings.
• Receiving deliveries and coordinating with contractors and cleaners.

Job description

* Opening and locking the school buildings and grounds.

* Acting as a key holder and responding to alarm call-outs.

* Carrying out daily checks of the school site for hazards, damage and security issues.

* General maintenance and minor repairs — doors, windows, toilets, furniture, fittings, etc.

* Reporting larger repairs and arranging/liaising with contractors.

* Checking heating, lighting, water and other building systems.

* Carrying out routine health & safety checks.

* Fire-safety checks and supporting fire alarm/emergency-light testing.

* Checking that fire exits and escape routes remain clear.

* Maintaining school grounds — litter picking, emptying bins, sweeping and general tidying.

* Dealing with leaves, snow/ice and other outdoor hazards.

* Monitoring playgrounds and external areas.

* Moving furniture and equipment.

* Setting up and taking down rooms for assemblies, meetings, exams and events.

* Receiving, moving and distributing deliveries.

* Keeping maintenance materials and supplies stocked.

* Helping with waste and recycling.

* Assisting cleaners when necessary.

* Responding to emergencies such as leaks, flooding, spillages or other urgent site problems.

* Supervising contractors working on the premises.

* Supporting out-of-hours lettings/events where required.

* Keeping records of inspections, maintenance and safety checks.

* Using a premises/helpdesk system to log and follow up repairs.

* Following safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality and school security procedures.