Premises Assistant

Premises Assistant

Role Summary: The school Site Assistant is responsible for assisting the Site Manager in the overall running, maintenance, and security of the school’s premises, including two listed buildings and a swimming pool. The role ensures the school environment is safe, clean, and compliant with health and safety regulations, while preserving the heritage of listed buildings.

Site: Undershaw and Tower Road sites

Annual Salary: Undershaw Band 4 - £24,575-£26,293 (actual £26,213-£28,046)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hrs daily between 07:00-20:00 / 5 days per week which includes every other Saturday 07:00-15:00

Terms: Permanent (6 months probationary period)

Responsible to: Site Manager

Key Responsibilities:
Building, Site and Vehicle Management
- To have a basic understanding and knowledge of building maintenance and repair
- To assist the Site Manager in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of school premises, including two listed buildings.
- To assist the Site Manager to carry out preventative maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment works, ensuring high standards of presentation across the site.
- To assist the Site Manager in the upkeep of the school’s swimming pool, including daily inspections, cleaning, and maintenance.
- To assist the Site Manager in the preparation and completion of painting and decorating at both sites.
- To assist the Site Manager with fire safety equipment, alarms, and emergency lighting to ensure the school is fully compliant with fire safety legislation.
- To assist the Site Manager in keeping the school vehicles maintained, clean and tidy in line with the high expectations of the school.
- Be proactive in dealing with and reporting any repairs, maintenance or emergency work required to the Site Manager.
- Assist the Site Manager with any building works during the school holidays.
- Assist with the setup and dismantling of furniture and equipment as required.

Health and Safety
- Under the supervision of the Site Manager, ensure the school complies with all health and safety legislation, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
- Maintain accurate records of inspections and/or repairs, using internal systems.
- To assist with school cleaning in the event of absence or increased requirement.

Security
- Ensure the security of the school site including being a keyholder and regularly checking CCTV, alarms, and completing security checks.
- Be responsible for locking/unlocking of the school buildings, managing access for staff, visitors, and contractors with other key holders
- Liaise with the outsourced security services regarding the on-call system when necessary
- Facilitate lettings of school facilities, including the swimming pool, sports facilities, halls, and classrooms.

Community and Events
- Support school events by ensuring the site is prepared, clean, and operational, including setting up and taking down equipment as needed.
- Work closely with the school administration to ensure mínimal disruption to school activities during maintenance or repair works.
- Assist the team daily with setting up for the students at lunch time.

Equal Opportunities and School Vision
- Ensure and display commitment to the implementation of the school vision and ethos.
- Always remain committed to the school’s policies and ensure these are followed.

Safeguarding
- Set the highest standard of example in terms of safeguarding and professional behaviours in line with the most up to date guidance, including KCSIE and WTTSC and supporting with embedding these within the culture of the school

Other
- To carry out any other duties as identified by the Headteacher commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.

Note: this job description is not your contract of employment, or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation. This document will be reviewed annually.

Site Assistant: Person Specification

Criteria Essential Desirable

Education & Qualifications - Qualifications in English and Maths
- A City & Guilds or NVQ in a trade or equivalent experience
- Manual handling knowledge - Qualifications in facilities management, health and safety, or site maintenance
- Knowledge of swimming pools

Experience - Experience in a similar role within facilities management, or a similar role, ideally within an educational setting
- Good communication skills, able to liaise effectively with contractors, staff, and the wider school community - A knowledge of health and safety legislation, particularly in a school setting.

Skills & Abilities - Ability to manage workloads and follow clear direction
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving maintenance issues

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