Premises Assistant

Job Introduction

Premises Assistant - Handy Man

We are looking to recruit a Premises Assistant to work across the school site to assist in the day to day operations of the school’s site, undertake essential health & safety checks and general building maintenance tasks.  There will also be a requirement to study for a pool plant operators certificate at level 3 for this role. The suitable candidate will have a range of practical skills, as well as, being energetic and enthusiastic, to join our successful school team to keep our site clean, healthy and safe.

The successful candidate will need to have a sense of humour, be a team player, be pro-active and take pride in the school and its inside and outside environment.  Good relationships with children and adults are essential.  

If you feel you have the skills and personal attributes that we are looking for, and that you can commit to our school’s vision, aims and values, then we would welcome your application. 

The role will include:

• Premises security, including site checks, be a key holder and be available for emergency call outs, out of hours
• Ensure all Health and Safety legislation is adhered to and logged appropriately 
• Completing & recording health & safety checks including:
  1. Legionella compliance checks
  2. Emergency lighting tests and records
  3. Fire safety tests and checks
  4. Site health and safety inspections
  5. Manual handling checks
  6. Play equipment safety checks
  7. Ladder and kickstool checks
  8. Daily site walks across the whole site which includes, perimeter fencing checks, identification and making safe of any hazards, as well as, the collection and disposal of any litter

• Maintain cleaning supplies against school budgets
• Review and update risk assessment/COSHH
• Supervise contractors on site
• Monitor cleaning standards by external cleaning company
• Maintain site externally and provide general building maintenance tasks to a high standard
• Effectively use any site machinery showing regard to health and safety requirements
• Work in a flexible manner for the needs of the children and the school
• Show initiative, be proactive, have good organizational and time management skills
• Take pride in helping to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and health and safety at all times and support the school in developing our schools grounds and environment
• Share our school vision and make a difference to the children and community we serve
• Be willing to further develop skills and knowledge through a range of training opportunities

The successful candidate will be required to undertake regular training to help them to carry out their role successfully and to comply with health and safety standards. Experience of this role is desirable, but training and an induction programme will be provided to the right candidate.

We can offer:

• A great environment
• A dedicated, supportive and friendly team
• CPD opportunities and personal development
• Possible D1 driving licence and Midas

The post is 20 hours 52 weeks Monday to Friday with some Saturday's once trained in Pool Plant operations to support our community lettings. 

Please apply on a Hampshire County Council Application form and return this to HR@barncroftprimary,hants.sch.uk - visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by calling the school office on 02392 4282331

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.