school premises manager

Job title:

school premises manager

Company

Galliford Try

Job description

Job Description:Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.School Premises Manager – Facilities ManagementBedfordshireWhat you will be doing:An opportunity has arisen for a School Premises Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Facilities Management Business.Ideally, you will based in or around the Bedford area.

• Responsible for opening school and checking buildings and grounds at start of day to ensure availability and where appropriate repair/report any faults needing urgent attention.
• Responsible for locking and secure all doors, windows and perimeter gates at the end of each day to ensure security of the site and activating and deactivating any alarm systems.
• Responsible for site security and checks outside of school operational hours check School and grounds at start of day to ensure availability and where appropriate repair/report any faults needing urgent attention.
• Check heating is functional and available as required.
• Check lighting is functional and available as required.
• Check domestic hot water is functional and available as required.
• Make safe areas of danger (broken windows and the like) and deal with any minor repairs the need for which may arise.
• Liaise with any contractors on site in respect of job required, safety on Site (e.g. with regard to vehicles/equipment) and the like.
• Monitor cleaning work carried out by cleaning contractors and liaise with cleaning contractors on Site regarding rectification work carry out cleaning work related to toilet cleans and bodily fluids as required.
• Keep all outdoor areas, paths, steps, pathways, approaches and drain grids in a clean condition and litter free including the emptying of outside bins.
• Clear pathways/stairs of snow and apply grit/salt to ensure safe surfaces as required.
• Carry out general portering-type duties including the movement of furniture, the receipt of and delivery of goods.
• Report events and tasks to the help desk and follow through to completion.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance including first fix response as required
• Carry out minor Health and Safety checks (Fire Systems, Emergency Lighting, Fire Appliances, Water Systems) and the completion of associated paperwork for records.
• Provide cover for third party lettings outside of core working hours including weekends as required
• Liaison with school head teachers, teaching staff and other client representatives.
• Work to agreed shift patterns to ensure service delivery in accordance with the business requirements and contractual obligations
• Provide cover for school premises managers on other schools within the project during periods of sickness and holidays as directed by the GTFM Line Manager when the need arises.
• Carry our site Inductions for contractors employed by GTFM and liaise with contractors to ensure they operate in accordance with submitted Risk Assessments and method statements whilst carrying out works
• Participate in and respond to out of hour’s issues and emergencies at schools within the project as part of a list of nominated contacts

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar role carrying out similar tasks
• Computer literate and confident to use different systems
• Have a basic understanding of health and safety
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, previous experience liaising with clients/individuals in professional setting

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.

• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest.
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

What We Can Offer in Return:With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.Our benefits:We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value..For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on .Additional Information:Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.A full job description for this role is available upon request.#LI-CP1About the Team:Galliford Try Facilities Management (GTFM) has been providing customer focused Facilities and Property Management service solutions for over 15 years. We provide Total FM, Hard FM and Lifecycle services to both Public and Private sector clients nationally.We utilise Computer Aided Facilities Management system technology to provide the most efficient service available for delivery of planned and reactive FM services. The key to our success has been working in partnership with our clients to deliver outstanding services that ensure value enhancement of the properties they entrust to us through exceptional people in accordance with our vision.

Expected salary

Location

Shefford, Bedfordshire

Job date

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:43:09 GMT

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