School Premises & Facilities Manager

South Hetton Primary; South Hetton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Hetton Primary is seeking a Premises Manager to oversee daily maintenance, security and safety across the school site. The role covers term-time hours with some early mornings and afternoon shifts, and starts in September after checks are completed.

The successful candidate will manage cleaning, basic repairs, oversee contractors, monitor stock and ensure compliance with health and safety and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings and site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action as required.
• Daily maintenance of the whole school and cleaning to part.
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Undertake minor repairs (i.e. those not requiring a qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site (including painting and decorating).
• Arrange regular maintenance, safety checks and emergency repairs.
• Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales.
• Monitor consumables and stock and order when needed through the office staff.
• Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to The Head Teacher immediately.
• Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings,(including compliance with safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.
• Basic grounds maintenance – snow clearing, salting during adverse weather, litter picking, bin emptying.

Job description

South Hetton Primary is seeking a Premises Manager to oversee daily maintenance, security and safety across the school site. The role covers term-time hours with some early mornings and afternoon shifts, and starts in September after checks are completed.

The successful candidate will manage cleaning, basic repairs, oversee contractors, monitor stock and ensure compliance with health and safety and COSHH regulations.