Premises Assistant

3 months ago


Canvey Island, United Kingdom Skanska Full time

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Our Building Services division provides complete Facilities Management of schools, colleges, and universities throughout the UK, providing mechanical and electrical engineering support, cleaning, catering and grounds maintenance on a planned and reactive basis, using technological solutions to manage our teams in the most efficient ways. 

We are looking for an on-site Premises Assistant to join our facilities management team based in a School in Canvey Island.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team focused on providing an excellent customer experience to our Essex Schools project, the role will be to assist the Premises Manager and team onsite, liaise with our Helpdesk, cleaning and grounds teams ensuring our service is delivered to the highest standards. This role will involve building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders to deliver the requirements of our customers.

What you'll do:

Contribute to the onsite premises team in the provision of a caretaking service within the school. Ensure all planned and reactive maintenance is carried out as determined by Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plan, Helpdesk, and line manager. Monitor and ensure the cleanliness of the school premises and furnishings and reporting any deficiencies Line Manager and to the Helpdesk. Contribute to the management of CoSHH onsite  Operate the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures as appropriate Support school and comply with school-based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage. Carry out first line investigation / repairs and maintenance with continued collaboration with the Line Manager and the Helpdesk. Ensure that all areas within the confines of the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean. Take delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution Comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Health and Safety legislation and safe systems of work.  Follow systems relating to utility meter reading and monitoring Ensure that all caretaking equipment is in a safe and working condition and report any faults to the Line Manager and Helpdesk for their repair as appropriate. Prepare the school premises and site for assemblies, meetings and out of school activities and clearing up after these activities, providing support as required Carry out routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and/or the setting off of the burglar alarm(s) Provide access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations Assist with facilitating the day-to-day management of Sub-contractor activity on site Ensure safe access and egress on school grounds during periods of inclement weather Be available for ongoing evening /weekend lettings / school events and have the flexibility to cover occasional lettings which may arise. Undertake any other reasonable tasks and duties relevant to the post and grade as may be determined by Line Manager

What you'll bring to the role:

Excellent customer Service and communications skills Planning and prioritising skills. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Maintenance or Handyperson experience Problem solving skills. Attention to detail. Aptitude to learn new systems and processes. Computer and Mobile devices skills Strong Team player Flexibility
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