Premises Manager Middlesbrough, England
Job description
About Us
River Tees Multi-Academy Trust is a small but growing Trust in the North East of England serving some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country. We provide the highest quality education for learners who have struggled within the mainstream schooling system. Children and young people are welcomed in to our academies, regardless of their challenges, past history or additional needs.
They may have been permanently excluded, are at risk of exclusion, have health needs that prevent them attending their usual school or have additional needs that require a specialist placement. Working for River Tees Multi-Academy Trust takes a special person, someone who thrives off helping others. Someone who is passionate about changing lives. If you are that person, we are that school. The package we provide gives a wealth of opportunities for a person who wants to pursue a career breaking cycles and changing lives.
We offer a full well-being package, the most amazing family to work with and a career path that you can design.
The Role
We require a Premises Manager responsible for the maintenance, security, cleaning, health and safety and facilities management across multiple sites within the Multi Academy Trust.
JOB TITLE: Premises Manager
GRADE: 18-23, 37 hours - Whole Time (£27,344-£30,152 actual salary)
RESPONSIBLE TO: School Business Manager
The Premises Manager is responsible for the maintenance, security, cleaning, health and safety and facilities management across multiple sites within the Multi Academy Trust
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
We recognise that coaching, support and training may be needed to further develop skills in some of the areas outlined.
· Line management of expanding premises and facilities team.
· Supervision of the premises team and sub-contractors which will include caretaker and cleaners to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times.
· To be responsible for premises-related health and safety policies and risk assessments ensuring they are up to date and shared with appropriate staff.
· To be a named keyholder for premises to support security of sites.
· To oversee and support with any lettings of premises to ensure they are compliant and follow safetyregulations
· Ensure the buildings are well maintained by arranging for small capital works/repairs with contractors and tradespeople.
· Ensure that outsourced repairs/maintenance provide value for money and seek quotes for work asinstructed.
· To be responsible for ensuring the site is accessible when needed and secured correctly, following appropriate procedures when not in use.
· To be responsible for regular security checks to identify security risks and carry out site inspections to ascertain maintenance requirements and report findings to the appropriate member of the leadership team to ensure appropriate action can be undertaken.
· To be responsible for fire safety equipment and carry out fire drills to ensure health and safety regulations are complied with and both staff and pupils are aware of fire drill procedures in the event of an actual fire incident.
· Operate and respond to alarm systems as appropriate and check that alarm systems are working correctly to meet with Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
· In the event of emergencies, temporarily secure premises e.g. board up broken windows etc. and liaise with senior staff regarding callout procedures to ensure premises can be secured appropriately as quickly as possible.
· Liaise with staff using the premises for out of hours activities to ensure premises are secured correctly after use.
· Monitor consumables and stock and/order supplies in conjunction with the Caretaker.
· To be responsible for ensuring simple joinery/handyman repairs and maintenance duties are undertaken such as painting and repairing/maintaining fixtures and fittings, erecting shelves etc to ensure premises and fittings are safe and fit for purpose.
· To be responsible for carrying out routine inspections of premises and grounds, fixtures, fittings etc. to assess maintenance/repair needs and health and safety risk assessments and take appropriate action regarding findings.
· Operate and maintain the heating system, to ensure a comfortable warm environment is provided for staff and pupils and also with consideration to energy conservation.
· Operate and maintain the lighting system, ensuring light bulbs are replaced when required to ensure adequate lighting is maintained to meet with needs.
· Oversee the safety testing of portable electrical appliances and the annual fire equipment testing. Maintain accurate and up to date records to meet with regulations and procedures.
· Oversee emergency cleaning duties i.e. graffiti removal etc. when necessary to ensure the school is maintained to a high standard.
· Co-ordinate deliveries to the school, ensuring all paperwork is in order.
· To liaise with the senior leadership team regarding premises, so that any problems/maintenance issues can be discussed and resolved.
· To carry out any porter duties such as moving furniture etc. as required assisting with the efficient running of the school.
· To ensure all areas are kept clean, free of litter and weeds and paths gritted or salted when applicable to ensure the environment is safe for use.
· To be responsible for Annual Health and Safety Audit in conjunction with the Health and Safety Advisor and School Business Manager.
· To be responsible for the operation of a planned preventative maintenance programme and ensure routine maintenance inspections of buildings, fittings, fixtures, premises and grounds are carried out to identify areas requiring maintenance and repair to ensure work can be carried out efficiently.
· Ensure purchase requests are entered onto the finance system for building and maintenance related items.
· Manage the repair and maintenance of CCTV to ensure it is working correctly, complete checks to ensure CCTV is performing to a high standard.
· Liaise with an external company to co-ordinate repairs and maintenance of the Trust minibuses.
· Maintain accident records and submit accident reports as required.
· In the absence of caretakers open and close buildings asrequires.
· To attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continual personal and professional development.
· To work as part of a team.
· The Post holder may undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post
General/Miscellaneous
The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the incumbent. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility; these factors are reflected in the post grade.
All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal rights both in relation to employment issues and service delivery and to adhere to the policies of the Council in performance of their duties.
All employees are expected to respect all confidentialities and principles and practice of the Data Protection Act. All post holders are required to comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation.
Why Join Our Trust?
- We offer greater PPA time than the national requirement for all of our Teachers.
- Our employee’s development and progression journeys are proof that we invest in our staff and provide comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- We use a collaborative approach to our appraisals process that aims to foster a culture of inclusive professional development within which staff feel valued and treated fairly
- We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer to employees, ensuring our staff’s health and wellbeing is considered in every decision making process.
- Better Health at Work Award Advocates with employees trained as Health Advocates to help our employees look after their own mental health and wellbeing.
- We have a flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events.
- A comprehensive induction package and ongoing training.
RTMAT is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process, on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant to the application.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,344.00-£30,152.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/04/2023
