Premises Officer/Handyperson (Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire region) Full Time

Woodside Group
Role Purpose :

To take ownership for the maintenance of the Woodside Group buildings & sites, ensuring that students and staff have a comfortable, clean, safe and well maintained environment in which to work.

Skill Requirements:

Essential
Craft skills, e.g. plumber, electrician, decorating or previous experience in a caretaking role including repairs and maintenance.
Experience of liaising with external contractors including negotiating prices for small jobs.
Experience of using drills, screwdrivers and other mechanised DIY tools
Experience of painting
Clean driving license & business insurance
Motivation and initiative
Self-starter and able to work without supervision
Flexible approach to working hours, as some activities may need to be conducted outside of school operating hours.
An ability to undertake risk assessments in relation to premises function.
Ability to highlight unsafe practises and risks to the Senior Leadership Team.

Desirable

Previous experience in an education environment

Project Management of maintenance project or programme

Knowledge of Health & Safety issues relevant to the post including legislation and COSHH and legionella.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

General Responsibilities:
To be proactive in identifying maintenance requirements across the sites by carrying out r regular site maintenance/safety inspections.
With sign off from the Director of Operations order materials and equipment required
Maintain a jobs list using High, Medium and Low risk approach
Manage budget and pockit card
Manage the maintenance, replacement and repair of our buildings and grounds, including electrics, plumbing, heating, glass wear, door removals, painting and decorating, etc
Use drills, screwdrivers and other mechanised tools as necessary to complete the jobs on the jobs list
Attending training, working in a safe manner and maintain accurate records.
To undertake the efficient maintenance of the building and general site.
To maintain the buildings and amenities
Any other duties deemed reasonable, as directed by the Director of Operations or other appropriate leader

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

All employees are responsible for ensuring they take every reasonable action to keep themselves and everyone in the school environment safe and well.

To comply with Health and Safety legislation, Woodside Group policy and good health and safety practices in relation to the use of the school premises, grounds and own duties and responsibilities.

Report any breaches of safety regulations/policies or other safety concerns noticed to the Head teacher, to enable the school and school grounds to be safe and healthy places for pupils, staff and others to use.

Ensure that the school’s Health and Safety Policy is complied with in as far as it relates to Premises and Contractor’s staff to ensure their safety and that of the students, staff and other school users.

To ensure that caretaking equipment e.g., mechanical aids, steps etc. are in a safe condition and stored safely.

Report and repair any non-structural hazards i.e., broken windows, equipment, or any structural faults that are seen which cause concern or may be in an unsafe condition.

Keep workspace clean, tidy, safe from hazards and locked at all times where not in use

Maintain the school van and ensure it is kept clean, tidy and safe for others to use

Complete Legionella water flush throughs for the bases

This role reports to:

Senior Premises Officer

_ Please Note: _

This role is subject to the following eligibility criteria:
Proof of address
Two satisfactory references
A completed application form
Verification of your identity and right to work in the UK
Confirmation of your teacher registration number (if applicable)
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check
Verification of all listed qualifications
Proof of vehicular business insurance
Proof of a valid driving license
Access to a personal, roadworthy vehicle
Personal mobile phone, to use for business communication
Completion of a pre-employment medical questionnaire and Occupational Health
Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

Safeguarding

Please ensure that you visit our website and read our Safer Recruitment policy before applying for the role.

Woodside is committed to Keeping Children Safe In Education. Part of this position requires you to work closely with vulnerable young people, reporting to Designated Safeguarding Leaders pertinent information about the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students. Full training will be provided. You are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you’re not sure whether one of your convictions is ‘protected’, you can check here. If you accidentally provide information about ‘protected’ convictions or cautions, we won’t take this into account. It is an offence to apply for the role if you’re barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you’re invited to an interview, you will be required to complete an application form. An enhanced DBS with barred list information check will be carried out as a screening requirement for the role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

The details contained within this job description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared. However, it is inevitable that over time, the nature of the job may change. Existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility entailed, provided that responsibilities remain in line with the salary for the role. Consequently, Woodside Group will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult the post holder at the appropriate time.

Please email for further information on this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,600.00 per year

Benefits:
On-site parking
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:
relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Language:
English (required)

Licence/Certification:
UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road