Premises Assistant/Caretaker

Premises Assistant/Caretaker

Salary: £13.21 per hour

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time - 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - This is not a term time only position.

Location: Leigh Stationers Academy - Crown Wood, Greenwich, SE9 2PT

Creating a clean, safe, healthy and secure environment for people to work in is vital. Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals and schools. You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses. 

We are looking to recruit a Premises Assistant/Caretaker  to join our team. This is a full-time role based at Stationers Crown Wood School, working 40 hours per week, Monday -  Friday between 8am and 6pm.

As Premises Assistant/Caretaker, you will be responsible for undertaking caretaking, handyperson and portering duties in order to maintain a clean and safe environment for users of the school.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• To maintain all outside areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.

• To carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance to the buildings.

• To supervise contractors carrying out repairs when required and check that repairs have been carried out satisfactorily. 

• To act as key holder for the building(s) and to ensure the building is safe and secure at the end of the Occupation, including setting and checking alarm systems as appropriate.

• To receive store deliveries and ensure stocks are distributed as necessary and visit outside buildings in order to collect or deliver urgent items.

• To receive visitors and direct them as appropriate and in compliance with the school’s code of practice and ethos.

• To carry out all duties with due regard for Health and Safety Regulations, the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policies and Environment Strategy.

This role requires an awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 

Essential Criteria:

• Candidates should possess sufficient English language skills to follow instructions and communicate effectively with colleagues

• To be successful for this role, you should have the ability to follow instructions effectively and work well as part of a team. 

• You should also hold Maths and English GCSE’s or equivalent and have good interpersonal skills. 

• Previous experience in a similar role/caretaking role would be beneficial

Benefits:

• Uniform Provided

• Annual leave entitlement – 20 days plus bank holidays  Pro Rata 

• Pension scheme

• Access to our employee assistance programme

• Perks at work scheme

• Refer a friend cash scheme 

• Training provided

• Employee of the month cash scheme

• Opportunity for progression

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com.   In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

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