My client is based in an academy in UB7 and looking to recruit a full time Premises Assistant to help maintain their grounds inside and out.
Location: West Drayton, UB7
Salary: £27,855 - £29,139 (Scale 4)
Hours: 36 hours per week, all year round. Flexibility with hours. Earliest 6.45am and latest 6.30pm.
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: Equivalent of 38 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension: 18.6% employer's contribution
Start Date: As soon as possible
The academy is home to over 700 children, including a 60-place nursery. They serve the richly diverse and welcoming community of West Drayton in West London. Join their highly professional, friendly team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment for our students and staff.
Job Description:
We are seeking a full-time premises assistant with a "can do" attitude who is flexible, practical, pro-active, energetic, and diligent. You will support our existing teams in delivering excellent service.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the security of the trust buildings and grounds.
- Maintain and repair fittings, furniture, minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture.
- Maintenance and decoration of buildings, including painting interior and exterior areas.
- Operate heating systems for the site.
- Cleaning internal and external areas of the site.
- Porterage duties.
- Collect and assemble waste for collection.
- Clean windows and glazed areas in accordance with the Trust's safety policy.
- Monitor works carried out by contractors and keep a log of any works carried out by yourself.
- Cover lettings, ensuring areas are returned in the same condition as they were let.
- Supervise and assist the cleaning team, ensuring efficient and required levels of service and cleanliness.
- Cover for the key holder as required.
- Support the Premises Team in monitoring the performance of contracted staff and report any concerns.
General:
- Maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace.
- Support the implementation of academy policies.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Be aware of and understand safeguarding protocols and procedures.
- Attend and participate in meetings and training opportunities.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks/duties as required by The Trust.
Requirements:
- Flexibility in working hours, with the potential to start at 06.45am and end at 6.30pm.
- Some out-of-hours or additional working hours may be required.
- Ability to work across the Trust and deputise for the Head of Estates when necessary.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Substantial pension contribution