School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An education trust based in Hedge End is looking for a committed School Premises Manager. The role includes site management, supervising maintenance, and ensuring the security of the school. Ideal candidates should have handyperson skills and previous site management experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Friendly colleagues

Membership rates to the Leisure Centre

Public sector pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous site experience in a similar role, such as site management or facilities manager.
• Ability to work at height and carry out physical tasks.
• Experience of working in schools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of the school buildings and site.
• Oversee and engage with the cleaning and maintenance of the site.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Handyperson / trade skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

IT/computer skills

Job description

Overview

School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor with previous experience in a site management role or similar, who has handyperson / trade skills such as basic plumbing, carpentry and painting / decorating is required for an Education Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.

SALARY: £27,779 per annum (Actual) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year (actual working hours to be confirmed)

Job overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a highly committed, enthusiastic and energetic School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor with previous experience in a site management role or similar, who has handyperson / trade skills such as basic plumbing, carpentry and painting / decorating.

As the School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor you will manage a new school site, ensuring operational effectiveness whilst carrying out day to day maintenance tasks and overseeing site security and cleaning.

The role is varied and as the School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor you will have responsibility for Health & Safety systems, building maintenance, overseeing the site security, cleaning, record keeping, moving and handling of objects and deliveries, working at height and grounds maintenance.

Basic literacy and numeracy and IT/computer skills are essential for this role. Job specific training will be provided if required.

DUTIES

• Ensure the security of the school buildings and site, liaising with staff, contractors and the Trust Estates Manager as appropriate
• Oversee and engage with the cleaning and maintenance of the site
• Undertake minor repairs, maintenance and decorating
• Oversee and be point of contact for the cleaners and other contractors on site as appropriate
• Undertake checks and maintain records to meet statutory health and safety requirements e.g. COSHH, legionella, risk assessments, fire alarms etc
• Liaise with the Headteacher about lettings and wider use of the site, working flexibly to meet the needs of the children and the school
• Have a key holder responsibility and be prepared to attend out of hours emergency call outs
• Be a keen team player but with the ability to work independently, flexible, and resilient with good communication skills
• Help to maintain our outdoor spaces for the children

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous site experience in a similar role, such as site management / facilities manager / building and maintenance is essential
• Handyperson / trade skills such as basic plumbing, carpentry and painting or decorating
• Good supervisory / leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Good IT/computer skills
• Committed, enthusiastic and energetic
• Ability to work at height and carry out physical tasks such as moving furniture
• Experience of working in schools is desirable

Benefits

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Apply today by submitting your job application. Job reference: AWDO-P13813.

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