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Abbey Hill Academy & College; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Hill Academy & College is seeking a reliable Premises Officer to help maintain a safe and secure campus. You will perform security checks, manage building maintenance, and respond to day-to-day site needs.

The role involves operating building systems, handling deliveries, supporting lettings, and acting as a designated key holder for emergency access, while upholding safeguarding of students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings and site are secure with daily security checks.
• Maintain records relating to maintenance and security.
• Follow health and safety regulations (COSHH) and report hazards.
• Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance of buildings and site.
• Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, CCTV and alarms.
• Receive deliveries to the school site.
• Be designated key holder for emergency access.
• Assist with lettings and liaise with contractors.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.

Job description

To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe working environment, as directed.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Ensure that buildings and site are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking and unlocking of buildings at pre-determined times

Keep records relating to maintenance and security

Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately

Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school

Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site

Replacing such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations as are not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels etc.

Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms)

Receive deliveries to the school site

Minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices and procedures. E.g. lubrication of heating pumps

Collect and assemble waste for collection

Periodic cleaning of designated areas of the school building and grounds according to instructions

Assist with the maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example sports/theatrical equipment

Undertake lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements

Act as a designated key holder, providing emergency access to the school site

Act as school contact in relation to premises related contractors

Organise testing for asbestos and other health and safety procedures

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures

Any other duties appropriate to the post