Premises Assistant
Job overview
This is an exciting time to join the Girls’ Learning Trust as a Premises Assistant at Nonsuch High School for Girls. We’re looking for a positive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude to work within the premises team on a day-to-day basis, we’re open about the sector you’ve gained your relevant experience in, with sound working knowledge of estates and facilities, including safe working practices and compliance standards and an empathy for education being imperative.
Purpose of the Premises Assistant
* The Premises Assistant will undertake defined site-specific tasks and functions as required by the Premises Manager, under the supervision of the Assistant Premises Manager.
* Responsibilities include supporting all aspects of site security, day to day repairs and minor works, daily site checks, supporting projects, porterage duties, supervision of contractors and opening and closing of the site as required.
* The role entails conducting activities in accordance with estate related policies and procedures for planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), reactive maintenance, health and safety and porterage and logistics activities using the estates computer system for logging and tracking activities.
Core Features of the Role
The following activities are intrinsic to the role and cannot be eliminated.
* Working at height
* Working in confined spaces
* Use of equipment
* Porterage of various furniture and equipment
You’ll be ensuring a high quality, compliant and safe environment for learning, teaching and other extracurricular activities. You will be a part of a wider Trust Estates and Facilities team, who support each other, working collaboratively to solve common problems.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in facilities. We welcome applications from facilities professionals at different stages in their own career who are actively seeking to progress within the profession.
The successful candidate will:
* Have evidence of training and experience relevant to the role.
* Be positive and committed with a can-do attitude.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
What we offer:
* An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of it's staff and students.
* Benefits that include:
* generous annual leave allowance
* eye care vouchers
* cycle to work scheme
* free tea/coffee and milk available in the staff room
* Employee Assistant Programme providing free confidential advice on a variety of matters.
Key Application Dates:
* Closing Date: 7th October 2024, 9:00am
* Shortlisting Date: 8th October 2024
* Interview Date: 11th October 2024
* Start Date: ASAP
Our commitment:
The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.
Premises Assistant