Premises Assistant

Part time Premises Assistant.

My client is based in a Catholic Primary school in Uxbridge who is seeking to appoint an individual to be responsible under the general supervision and direction of the Site Manager and Senior Managers, working as part of a team, assisting in the maintenanceand security of the site thereby ensuring a safe working environment.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities.**
- The security of the school buildings and grounds.
- The maintenance and repair of fittings, furniture, minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture. This list is not intended to be exhaustive and may be added to as required by the Site Manager or Senior Management ofthe School.
- The maintenance and decoration of certain aspects of the buildings, e.g. painting interior and exterior areas of the building.
- Operation of heating systems for the Site.
- The cleaning of internal and external areas of the site.
- General porterage duties as required.
- Collect and assemble waste for collection.
- The cleaning of windows and glazed areas in accordance with the School safety policy.
- To work with the Site Manager to oversee the Cleaning Team
- To work with the Site Manager maintaining a rigid system to monitor all works carried out by contractors and to keep a log of any works carried out by themselves.
- To assist in establishing cleaning procedures, rotas and standards through hands-on supervision of cleaning staff in order to achieve efficient and required levels of service and cleanliness
- To assist with ensuring that internal and external security requirements are followed by cleaning team
- To cover for the Site Manager/Key holder as required.
- To support the Site Manager in monitoring the performance of contracted staff, and to report any concerns.

**Skills/Abilities/Knowledge**
- Carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating
- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, pupils' parents and contractors.
- Good written and verbal literacy and numeracy skills, Clear, legible handwriting
- Ability to keep neat and accurate records. Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Ability to show initiative when appropriate.
- An understanding of potential hazards to children both inside and outside the classroom and an ability to avoid hazardous situations whenever possible.
- Experience of working within an education setting and around children. Able to work to deadlines
- Able to take direction from line manager Good standard of spoken and written English. Good English comprehension

The hours would be on a part time basis at 11.30am till 6.15pm (30 min unpaid lunchbreak) all year round but the client can be flexible.

Monday - Friday

28 days holiday.

Salary £20,312, (part time hours)