Job Advertisement: Premises Officer
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Position: Premises Officer
Start Date: September 2024
Salary: MPS/UPS, Dependent on Experience
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Overview
A reputable school in Hinckley is seeking a dedicated and skilled Premises Officer to join their team. This role is essential for maintaining the school’s facilities to ensure a safe, secure, and clean environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, plumbing, electrical work, and general upkeep of the school premises.
- Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct regular inspections, and promptly report any issues.
- Security: Oversee the security of the school premises, including opening and closing the school, monitoring access, and ensuring the security systems are functioning properly.
- Cleaning Supervision: Supervise the cleaning staff and ensure the cleanliness of the school buildings and grounds.
- Groundskeeping: Maintain the school grounds, including gardening and managing outdoor equipment.
- Event Support: Assist with the setup and breakdown of school events and functions.
Requirements
- Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting.
- Skills: Strong maintenance skills with the ability to carry out minor repairs, basic plumbing, and electrical tasks.
- Health & Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with health and safety regulations and practices.
- Security Awareness: Experience with security protocols and systems.
- Physical Fitness: Good physical condition to handle the demands of the job, including manual labor.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with staff, students, and external contractors.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed.
- Reliability: Dependable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Application Process
For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details, and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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