Premises Assistant - Full-time

Spires Academy, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-6911-225S
• Posted:08/11/2018
• Pay:Academy Band 4 - £18574 - £19514
• Start Date:Feb 2019
• App Close Date:14/12/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are looking to recruit a Premises Assistant to assist with ensuring the Facilities on site are robust, secure and sustainable.

Duties will include;

Assisting in planned preventative maintenance, ad-hoc repairs and minor works to the grounds and buildings

Maintaining the security of the buildings and grounds, including patrols and inspections of the site

Moving furniture and supplies as requested, and occasionally working at height

Maintaining and operating the security systems, and inspecting and testing the CCTV, fire extinguisher systems and fire alarms

Assisting with maintaining the cleanliness of the site and clearing snow when necessary

Maintaining all tools and equipment to ensure they are kept in good working order

About you;

You will have previous experience within a facilities based role, ideally within an educational setting.  You will have a sound understanding of health and safety requirements, and have either a First Aider qualification (or a willingness to become qualified).  You will have a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in related building or a maintenance trade.  Good communication skills and an understanding of the importance of facilities as a customer service operation are key to this role.  Flexibility is essential as the role involves working on a shift rotation to cover the Academy's extended opening hours.  This is an all year round position.

Information about the school

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Spires Academy offers a distinctive small school environment and is justly proud of its reputation as a place where each individual is well known, listened to and encouraged to be the best they can be.

We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We believe that Spires Academy makes a difference in the life chances of our students and that we can nurture confident young people who will play an active and constructive part in the community they live.

We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure that learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.

Spires Academy is part of the Education for the 21st Century Trust. The mission of E21C is to enhance the lives of children and young people by equipping them with the knowledge, personal skills and qualifications to become highly employable citizens, who can lead communities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Chris Wallis
• Address:Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0HD
• Telephone: 01227 710392
• Email: cwallis@spires.e21c.co.uk