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Premises Officer

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£24,000 - £25,000
Surrey
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This exciting post will give you the opportunity to be part of the dedicated facilities team who are committed to ensuring the provision of first-class facilities and a safe, secure environment for students, staff and visitors.

As a Premises Officer at their Redhill campus, this role will suit someone with Caretaking/Premises or Facilities experience, although full training will be given – they just need someone who will work hard and pitch in with all kinds of tasks!

Salary: £24,000 - £25,000

Location: Redhill

DBS: Ideally you will already hold an enhanced DBS certificate

Hours:  37 Hours per week - various shift times across Monday–Fridays 07:00-15:00, 11:00-19:00 & 13:00-21:00 and the very occasional Saturday may be required.

Start: ASAP

Overview of the post:

Responsibilities include general caretaking, maintenance, minor repair work and security, as well as assisting with arrangements for College events such as open days and exhibitions. This position involves manual work, including lifting and carrying furniture and equipment and walking between the two sites. You will ideally have some knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and hold the IOSH qualification, although this is not essential.

Working closely with the Premises Supervisor, Head of Estates and the rest of the Facilities team you will carry out general building maintenance and repair work as well as regular inspections of service appliances and premises. You will also monitor the Share Point helpdesk, and complete facilities requests where required.

What your working week will look like:

  • Key holding duties, opening and closing of the college at specified times. Site supervision to prevent trespass, unauthorised parking and unsafe practices as far as possible.
  • Undertaking of building maintenance and repair work to a competent level under the direction of the College Keeper; reporting on the need for specialist repairs.
  • To use Share Point helpdesk to monitor and complete Facilities requests at least twice a day.
  • The reporting of illegal entries/vandalism to College Keeper and where required to police.
  • Daily cleanliness of all exterior hard surface areas including litter bins. Keeping gulleys and drains clear of obstructions. Undertaking of specified internal cleaning to the required standard, including the removal of graffiti.
  • Dealing with bursts, leaks, fires, breakages and spillages as necessary.
  • Regular inspections of service appliances for repair or report, including light fittings, pipes, clocks etc.
  • During College events support the Premises team in the moving of furniture and other miscellaneous or ad hoc requirements as required
  • Porter duties including college deliveries where appropriate.
  • Re stocking replenishing and stock taking of general toiletry supplies.
  • To assist with grounds maintenance.
  • To maintain compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Statutory duties

The successful candidate must have:

  • Previous experience in a caretaker or similar facilities role
  • Knowledge of security systems and devices
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation / regulations, and understanding of Safeguarding considerations linked to facilities, security and site management
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience of using online systems and databases
  • The ability to work on a variable shift pattern, (which will include occasional Saturdays, Bank Holidays and Sundays)
  • A First Aid at Work Certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • A Qualified driver with clean driving license certified to drive Group D1 Vehicles is advantageous but not essential

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