Assistant Site Maintenance

Job Description\nJob Title: Assistant Site Manager\n

Directorate: Children's Centre
Reporting to: Site Maintenance Manager
Hourly Rate: £17.73 per hour

\n\nPurpose of the Role\n

To support the effective day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Centre's premises, ensuring a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained environment for all users. This includes key-holding responsibilities, site security, health and safety compliance, and general maintenance and cleaning duties.

\n\nKey Responsibilities\nSecurity\n

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• Assist in securing the premises and minimising loss or damage.

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• Ensure all visitors wear ID badges and are appropriately challenged.

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• Open and close the site as required.

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\nHealth & Safety\n

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• Keep fire escape routes clear and accessible.

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• Respond appropriately to fire alarms.

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• Store and use hazardous materials safely.

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• Clear snow/ice and maintain safe access routes.

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• Maintain logbooks and report incidents or hazards.

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\nMaintenance\n

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• Support upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

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• Perform minor repairs (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, tiling).

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• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.

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• Assist in planned preventative maintenance.

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\nCleaning\n

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• Undertake up to 4 hours of cleaning daily.

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• Remove litter, graffiti, and weeds.

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• Respond to emergency cleaning needs.

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• Oversee cleaning teams and maintain records.

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\nBuilding Engineering Services\n

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• Report faults and assist in temporary solutions.

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• Replace light bulbs, reset breakers, and bleed radiators.

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• Carry out minor plumbing and electrical tasks.

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\nGeneral Site Services\n

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• Receive and distribute deliveries.

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• Monitor and report stock levels.

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• Move furniture and top-up consumables.

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• Visit off-site locations as required.

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\n\nGeneral Requirements\n

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• Participate in performance management.

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• Attend relevant meetings.

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• Undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

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• Promote equality and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable people.

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\n\nPerson Specification\nQualifications & Experience\n

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• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.

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• Recognised qualification in building maintenance, construction, or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds).

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• Experience in building maintenance and maintaining high standards of presentation.

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• Experience with security/key-holding responsibilities.

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• Experience supervising cleaners or contractors.

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\nKnowledge\n

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• Health & safety regulations in a school setting.

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• Building defects and repair methods.

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• Equal opportunities in the workplace.

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\nSkills\n

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• Reliable and trustworthy.

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• Physically capable of manual handling tasks.

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• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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• Able to prioritise tasks and use initiative.

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• Team player with a proactive attitude.

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• Broad range of DIY skills.

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Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.