Back to search
. Keeping all grounds and buildings secure, including:  Acting as a key-holder and controlling site keys, routine and non-routine opening  Liaising with security officers  Reporting as appropriate any breaches of security and ensuring that any resultant damage is remedied properly and promptly 4. Undertaking various porterage, administrative and letting duties, including:  Undertaking/arranging for the safe storing and moving of items of furniture, equipment and provisions as required. May be required to transport dinner money float  Receiving and directing as appropriate all deliveries for the school, assisting in the reception and vetting of visitors, dealing with or referring enquiries as appropriate  Maintaining stocks of materials, protective clothing and equipment as required  Keeping up-to-date records, inventories and forms as required  Assisting in the agreed procedures relating to lettings/functions on school premises, and for their use as polling stations if applicable  Line managing a small team of premises staff, formulating and operating rotas to ensure that premises staff are available at all times whilst minimising premium rate payments  Transporting monies to and from the bank, and delivering and collecting small items in the locality of the school  Managing the premises budget and associated reporting  Placing orders for materials required by premises team and certifying goods received  Drawing up and maintaining a premises development plan which prioritises the work required and estimates costs  Producing and implementing an annual maintenance plan which identifies and schedules service contracts and long term non-recurring, short term cyclical and preventative work  Drawing up a list of approved contractors for repairs, maintenance and redecoration, preparing specifications and obtaining tenders, ensuring best-value s.5. Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations in respect of matters affecting cleanliness, security and maintenance of all school buildings and grounds, including:  Ensuring compliance by periodic inspection of all areas  Ensuring that appropriate signs and notices have been displayed  Ensuring that hazards are removed  Ensuring that fire exits are accessible and that fire fighting equipment is correctly positioned and serviced  Ensuring that first aid equipment and supplies are correctly maintained and readily available  Required to carry out all reasonable duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Councils' policies and procedures and standing orders. Enactment of Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as appropriate All employees are required to declare any conflict of interest that may arise before or during their employment. Any outside activities, either paid or unpaid, must not in the view of the School conflict with or react detrimentally to the Authority's interest, or in any way weaken public confidence in the conduct of the School's business. Undergo and meet school conditions for a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Must comply with all equality legislation, policies and procedures; actively promote ways of eradicating and challenging racism, prejudice and discrimination through the School's policies and procedures. To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Southwark Safeguarding Children Board. Ensuring work is line with the School's Green Commitment Policy goals. Being aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection act for the security, accuracy and relevance of information held and maintained. Treating all information acquired through your employment, both formally and informally, in strict confidence To demonstrate a commitment to good customer care. Any other duties of an appropriate level and nature will also be required.  Basic training in one or more of the following; plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same). Qualified to operate and manage a swimming pool (where applicable). ONC, OND, Ordinary City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in relevant areas, recognised time served in building trade or apprenticeship or appropriate experience Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in relation to the post  Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions.  Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures  Knowledge of supervisory skills Basic understanding of school budgeting Knowledge and understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards Knowledge of the organisation and administration, aims and objectives of the school.  Knowledge of energy conservation measures Considerable DIY experience at the level of minor maintenance.  Experience of overseeing other works ie contractors, cleaners etc, experience of undertaking responsibility for the
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
