Premises and Grounds Officer

Job Title: Premise and Grounds Officer Location: Leicester Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £11.57 -18ph Type: Temp-Perm Can you work closely with a college to support their operations, campus needs and groundwork? Do you enjoy working indoors and outdoors? Do you have experience in a mixture of trades and enjoy a ‘Handyman’ style of role? If so, TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream college in the heart of Leicester. Offering a high standard of education to all their pupils, the college has recently been awarded with a ‘GOOD’ OFSTED rating. This widely recognised College boasts fantastic media equipment, sports facilities and a proven track record in students going on to further education or full-time employment. The college are seeking a Premise and Grounds Officer who can be flexible, adaptable and enjoys a wide range of tasks. This role requires a broad range of skills and requires great time keeping. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Security • To participate in the keyholder rota, opening up the College (including performing a full security check) and securing, locking down and alarming the College buildings at the end of the working day • To support if required to alarm activations and undertake security and essential services checks during close down periods • To assist in controlling vehicles on site and in the operation of the College’s car parks • To assist with the security and control of the site when the premises are let externally • To act as a fire marshal during premises evacuations and fulfil lockdown duties as directed • To check that fire appliances, doors, notices and signs are in good working order and that means of escape are clear and available • To assist with routine maintenance and compliance checks • To identity premises faults, including those relating to fire safety and to report all faults or safety concerns • To assist the emergency services as required • To be prepared to obtain or maintain a First Aid at Work qualification and participate in the First Aid rota, providing First Aid to staff, students and visitors to the college Facilities Operation and Maintenance • To assist with deliveries to the College and operate the goods received procedures • To assist with the distribution and movement of goods and furniture and assist with the operation of the internal post service • To assist in setting up rooms for teaching and other functions • To carry out general maintenance tasks and light grounds maintenance tasks as required, and ensure that the premises are returned to normal use as soon as possible • To undertake cleaning duties as required • To be familiar with the day-to-day operation of the College’s heating system • Under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Officer, assist in the maintenance and improvement of the College’s sports and amenity areas • To undertake small works projects relating to the grounds • To operate machinery and hand tools in the maintenance of the grounds safely and with due consideration to students’ staff and visitors • To undertake the safe handling of chemicals and other materials used in grounds care GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES • To ensure the adherence to the College’s policies and procedures with regard to the safeguarding of and promotion of, the welfare of students • To ensure the application of the College’s Single Equality Scheme • To ensure the application of the College’s policy and procedures with regard to Health and Safety • To be responsible for Health and Safety within areas of own responsibility • To participate in the College’s policy for Professional Development and Review In return for the above you can expect to receive: A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression Channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply* Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL : (url removed) CONTACT NUMBER : All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services