Assistant Site Maintenance

Job Title: Assistant Site Manager

Directorate: Children''s Centre
Reporting to: Site Maintenance Manager
Hourly Rate: -17.73 per hour

Purpose of the Role

To support the effective day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Centre''s premises, ensuring a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained environment for all users. This includes key-holding responsibilities, site security, health and safety compliance, and general maintenance and cleaning duties.

Key Responsibilities



Security

• Assist in securing the premises and minimising loss or damage.
• Ensure all visitors wear ID badges and are appropriately challenged.
• Open and close the site as required.

Health & Safety

• Keep fire escape routes clear and accessible.
• Respond appropriately to fire alarms.
• Store and use hazardous materials safely.
• Clear snow/ice and maintain safe access routes.
• Maintain logbooks and report incidents or hazards.

Maintenance

• Support upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform minor repairs (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, tiling).
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in planned preventative maintenance.

Cleaning

• Undertake up to 4 hours of cleaning daily.
• Remove litter, graffiti, and weeds.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs.
• Oversee cleaning teams and maintain records.

Building Engineering Services

• Report faults and assist in temporary solutions.
• Replace light bulbs, reset breakers, and bleed radiators.
• Carry out minor plumbing and electrical tasks.

General Site Services

• Receive and distribute deliveries.
• Monitor and report stock levels.
• Move furniture and top-up consumables.
• Visit off-site locations as required.

General Requirements

• Participate in performance management.
• Attend relevant meetings.
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.
• Promote equality and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable people.

Person Specification



Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Recognised qualification in building maintenance, construction, or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds).
• Experience in building maintenance and maintaining high standards of presentation.
• Experience with security/key-holding responsibilities.
• Experience supervising cleaners or contractors.

Knowledge

• Health & safety regulations in a school setting.
• Building defects and repair methods.
• Equal opportunities in the workplace.

Skills

• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritise tasks and use initiative.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Broad range of DIY skills.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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