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Premises Officer

Term Time Teachers
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5FD

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The role involves maintaining the security and upkeep of the Estate to ensure a safe and clean working environment.
  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a similar role within a school environment.
  • The position requires a minimum grade 4 or C in English and Maths GCSE, along with good IT skills.
  • The salary for this role is not specified but involves responsibilities such as minor repairs and liaising with contractors.
  • Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

The main purpose of this role, is to be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and security of the Estate, ensuring the sites are safe, clean and in good repair in order to provide a good working and learning environment

Key Responsibilities

  • To maintain premises security such as being a key holder for the site and ensuring the premises remains secure at all times
  • Respond to and accurately record all call outs, liaising with the security force and police as appropriate
  • Regularly test fire alarms, be familiar with the evacuation procedure for the premises and carry out evacuation drills
  • Ensure the safe storage of materials covered by the COSHH regulations.
  • Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate
  • Porterage
  • Operate, manage and control the cleaning materials and equipment, including ordering, storing and distributing to appropriate departments
  • Report all structural, fabric, fixtures, furnishings and equipment defects to the appropriate person
  • Undertake minor/simple repairs as required e g minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, redecorating and fixing
  • Undertake regular site premises inspections and identify and record maintenance requirements
  • Carry out various maintenance duties to ensure good upkeep
  • Liaise with external contractors and monitor their work ensuring it is carried out promptly.
  • Undertake general cleaning duties within the premises and outside of the premises to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment is maintained

Essential Criteria

  • Minimum grade 4 or C in English and Maths GCSE
  • Good IT Skills
  • Ability to relate well to children and adults
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions
  • Awareness of COSHH regulations
  • Awareness of health and hygiene procedures
  • Knowledge of moving and handling procedures
  • able to build positive relationship with staff and students
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Clean drivers licence

Desirable Criteria

  • COSGHH or NEBOSH qualification
  • Carpentry, plumbing, Electrical qualification or experience
  • One year experience in school environment in similar role
  • Able to drive a mini bus

*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.