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Assistant Caretaker

Hampstead

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

22/10/2021

Summary

University College School

Frognal

Hampstead

LONDON NW3 6XH

Tel: 020 7433 2140

Fax: 020 7433 2143

JOB DESCRIPTION

1 JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Assistant Caretaker

Location: Based at The Senior School (Frognal, Hampstead). Covering the Junior and UCS Pre-Prep School as required

Hours: 7am – 4pm, Monday to Friday (40 hour week), inclusion on weekend cover rota, generally every fourth weekend.

2 JOB PURPOSE

To ensure that school facilities across all sites are maintained to a high standard, taking into account health and safety, security and the requirement to properly prepare/cover for regular and ad hoc school events.

3 DIMENSIONS

The Assistant Caretaker works as part of a team with 4 other Assistant Caretakers who report to the Deputy Site Services Manager who reports to the Site Services Manager. The Director of Finance and Operations has overall responsibility for the position.

4 KEY RESULT AREAS

Under the Health and Safety Act 1974 we all have a responsibility to ensure a safe working

environment for everyone who comes within our working environment.

The following duties take place as directed:

i) Preparation of teaching facilities according to requirements.

ii) Preparation of facilities for events; clearing up afterwards and ensuring that facilities are ready again for ‘normal’ school activities.

iii) Ensuring all visitors entering the site follow correct signing in procedures and escorting them to their destination if required.

iv) Ensuring site security is maintained including gate duty if required.

v) Ensuring equipment taken off the premises is authorised to be removed.

vi) Receipt of goods delivered and the distribution within the school as required.

vii) Physical movement of equipment and furniture within the school.

viii) General cleaning and caretaking requirements undertaken.

ix) Fire exits and fire doors regularly checked.

x) Security requirements implemented:

 areas are locked or unlocked;

 appropriate action on alarm systems is taken;

 safe custody of keys

xi) Maintenance of facilities and equipment.

xii) Vehicles parked on school premises are regularly checked for due authorisation.

xiii) Driving school vehicles between sites as required.

xiv) Any other reasonable requests as instructed by the line manager

5 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION /PERSON SPECIFICATION

i) Initiative: a ‘doer’ – follows through actively to a successful conclusion; alternatively seeks out opportunities to make a contribution and work constructively with others.

ii) Organised with the ability to meet deadlines and the ability to work with little supervision.

iii) Flexibility in working hours due to events and occasions at the school.

iv) Valid driving licence

3 TERMS

The salary for the post will be £22,368.60 per annum. Beneﬁts include a contributory staﬀ pension scheme, interest free housing and season ticket loans, discounted use of the on-site gym facilities (UCS Active) and free lunches.

UCS is fully committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children. All applications for this post must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and a full Disclosure and Barring

check.

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Mobile Maintenance Engineer

Bristol, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

22/10/2021

Summary

Our client a large Facilities Service Provider is recruiting a Mobile Maintenance Engineer to join their western region. Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites within the Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucester.

Responsibilities

- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and complete the appropriate paperwork and reports.
- Carry out Reactive and emergency breakdown tasks and complete the associated paperwork.
- Be on a call out rota to provide the client with full out of hours cover.
- Assisting other team members when required or as directed from the Contracts Manager.
- Ensure that all tasks are completed within the contractual time scales.
- Proactively reduce energy consumption on site.
- Overseeing visiting sub-contractors with regards to standard of work and Health and Safety..
- Carry out all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Understand and complete all work related documentation accurately and on time.
- Carry out work in a safe and diligent manner.
- Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Who are we looking for?

- Ideally looking for someone with electrical qualification 2391, Qualified to City & Guilds Level II/III, 18th Edition or equivalent, electrically bias preferred.
- Experience of electrical/mechanical maintenance, testing & fault finding on a variety of equipment including ventilation, pumps, generators, switchgear, cables, Distribution boards, plumbing, small power and lighting (where applicable).
- Experience of working within a mobile service delivery contract.
- An understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLA's), service targets and objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
- Strong customer care focus.
- Good communication skills.
- Proactive approach.
- Able to anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults.
- Capable of completing essential paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
- Full UK Drivers licence

If you are interested please either apply here or contact me directly on dominicthompson@c22.co.uk.

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Risk & Safety Assistant

Leeds, LS2

Temporary

Full-time

Published date:

20/10/2021

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Risk and Safety Assistant

Reporting to: Risk and Safety Manager

______________________________________________________________

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST: To assist the Risk and Safety Manager with the provision of Health, Safety and Risk

Management support, guidance and advice across the University. You will be required to

develop good working relationships with all stakeholders and promote the importance of

health and safety throughout the institution. To support the Risk and Safety Manager in

ensuring all Risk and Safety requirements and standards are monitored and maintained

across the University Estate.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To assist with the health, safety and risk management, ensuring the University complies with current legislation

2. Ensure safe working practices are followed in all areas of the University 3. To provide advice and guidance to staff and students on matters relating to health

and safety 4. To guide and assist staff on completing risk assessments and COSHH assessments 5. Assist in the review and approval of student and exhibitor application to exhibit forms 6. Carry out specialist risk assessments and audits when required as directed by the Risk

and Safety Manager 7. To promote a positive risk and safety culture throughout the University 8. Assist in advising departments in the preparation of internal and external shows and

events 9. Assist in general site inspections and to monitor events and end of year shows 10. Assist in investigating accidents and incidents as required by the Risk and Safety

Manager 11. To facilitate the ordering of equipment including PPE and first aid 12. Assist in reviewing contractors risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) as

required by the Risk and Safety Manager 13. To liaise with contractors on risk and safety matters 14. To support the Risk and Safety Manager in monitoring statutory compliance within

the University. 15. To administer the University’s educational visit process 16. To act as an incident control / fire officer 17. To act as a trained first aid responder 18. To administer the eye test voucher scheme

19. Undertake risk and safety related projects as identified by the Risk and Safety Manager

Other:

1. To comply with all relevant university policies and procedures.

2. To undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the post as directed by the

Risk and Safety Manager.

3. To adhere to the university’s Health and Safety policies and procedures and to perform

any university wide designated duties with regard to Safety and Risk including the

security of the University.

4. To adhere to and actively support the University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

policies and their implementation.

5. To actively support and engage with all aspects of the Sustainability Framework to assist

in establishing the University as a sustainability leader.

6. Flexibility required with regards working hours to accommodate occasional late nights

Person Specification:

Candidates should have and be able to demonstrate the following criteria at the application and interview stages:

Criteria Essential or Desirable

Method of Assessment

Qualifications

To hold an IOSH managing safely or NEBOSH National General Certificate.

Essential Application Form/Certificate

Skills/Knowledge

Ability to build and maintain excellent working

relationships with staff and students across the

University and external agencies.

Essential Application

Form/Interview

Possess a sound working knowledge of MS Office

applications e.g. Excel, Word

Essential Application

Form/Interview

Knowledge and understanding of current Health & Safety legislation

Essential Application Form/Interview

Demonstrate a good level of interpersonal and communication skills, dealing tactfully and confidentially with a range of people.

Essential Application Form/Interview

Knowledge of Health & Safety within the Higher Education and University sector

Desirable Application Form/Interview

Experience

Previous experience of working in an operational Health & Safety role and working environment

Essential Application Form/Interview

Experience of working in an educational institution.

Desirable Application Form/Interview

Personal Qualities

An ability to act independently and decisively

when the situation demands it.

Essential Application

Form/Interview

Ability to work effectively as part of a team or when using own initiative

Essential Application

Form/Interview

Ability to prioritise a varied workload to ensure deadlines are met.

Essential Interview

Excellent attention to detail in relation elements of health and safety management, processes and procedures.

Essential Application Form

An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues and how they relate to the role

Essential Application Form

Other

Be able to embrace the ethos and values of the University.

Essential Interview

This job description serves as a guide to the general duties of the role and may be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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School Cleaner

BD9

Temporary

Full-time

Published date:

19/10/2021

Senior Site Premises Manager

Camden Schools

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

18/10/2021

Summary

BAM FM is recruiting a Senior Site Premises Manager to join the FM team, to support a contract based in Camden. Salary is £35k plus 5% bonus and pension.

Reporting to the Deputy Facilities Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of site management, including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the Academies. This includes security, ground maintenance, cleanliness, porterage, monitoring contracts/contractors, routine maintenance, minor repairs and to carry out pre-planned maintenance programmes.

Your mission

• To ensure that the management and maintenance of the school buildings and environment are effectively undertaken.
• Carry out regular monthly reviews in conjunction with the Facilities Manager/Deputy Facilities Manager
• Supervise supply chain partners effectively.
• Ensure all BAM FM processes and procedures are followed.
• Financial Management – Checking and approving contractors' work, authorising invoices for payment. Raising any discrepancy with sub-contractors and resolving the issues
• Ensure planned preventive maintenance and lifecycle programmes are up to date and meet the contract specification.
• To ensure that all emergency repairs are dealt with promptly
• Develop and maintain relationships with all the Authority departments.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate site contract administration files.
• Close supervision of BAM FM staff, as well as supply chain partners.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff, developing skills matrix and development plan
• Take site ownership of projects and provide support as and when required.
• Ensure correct skill & competence levels of the team to meet the contract scope.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly report for the Facilities Manager/Deputy Facilities Manager and Authority, listing all relevant site-based activities that occurred during the month.
• To ensure that the grounds, buildings, services and facilities are in a fit condition for the purpose to which they are put and that they comply with all appropriate standards, health and safety requirements, and school requirements.
• To be responsible for the health & safety of the site
• Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures.
• To ensure the proper and safe storage and disposal of all waste.
• To read gas, electricity and water meters on a regular basis and report to the Facilities Manager.
• To carry out a conditions survey on the premises in the autumn term and assist in the alteration and implementation of the planned preventative maintenance programme.
• To monitor and inspect the delivery of the cleaning operatives on a daily basis.
• To ensure emergency cleaning such as body fluids, vomit and other soiling incidents are carried out as soon as possible.
• To ensure all external areas including litter bins, play areas, pathways, car parks, grassed and garden areas are clean.
• To supervise/carry out the day to day maintenance and upkeep of the hydrotherapy pool premises including the carrying out of water testing, chemical dosing and minor repairs.
• To liaise with relevant personnel and agencies to ensure the site is secure at all time e.g., opening and closing, arrangement for security alarms, regular patrols of the buildings and grounds.
• To maintain a log of security concerns/breaches and seek solutions in collaboration with the Facilities Manager/Deputy Facilities Manager.
• To manage the schools grounds maintenance by ensuring that lawns are cut regularly, plants and bushes are kept under control, poisonous plants are removed, beds are weeded and dug over regularly and overseeing all subcontractors' works. To ensure the site meets the standards agreed.
• Comply with all Authority, school and BAM FM and statutory Health & Safety procedures and ensure all log books and documents are up to date
• To assist the Facilities Manager/Deputy Facilities Manager in the preparation of emergency evacuation plans.

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications and Experience:
• At least 6 years experience within a similar supervisory role.
• Knowledge and understanding of pupil safeguarding
• Soft and Hard FM supervisory experience
• Supervisory and team leadership training
• Good Communication and IT skills including excel & word.
• Must be able to demonstrate supervisory qualities.
• A good Level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
•A good level of technical knowledge within the M & E sector
• A strong understanding of health and safety and statutory compliance

What’s in it for you?

In addition to a attractive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing learning and development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.

If you share BAMs value of doing what you say you will, to the best of your ability, every time, we want to hear from you.

Your work environment

BAM FM has been delivering bespoke support services throughout the UK for 18 years. Employing over 900 staff, we deliver digital integrated facilities management with excellent customer service across the education, healthcare, retail and commercial property sectors. BAM FM has an annual turnover of £50 million and operates across England, Scotland and Wales, and is part of BAM Construct UK, a leading construction and property services business.

We are committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects our customer base and the communities in which we operate, creating an environment that enables everyone to fulfil their potential.

Who are we?

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics

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Plumber

Loughborough

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

18/10/2021

Site Supervisor/Caretaker

Ripon, HG4

Temporary

Full-time

Published date:

18/10/2021

Summary

Overall Purpose of the Post

To ensure that the buildings and school site are secure, tidy and well maintained.

To perform duties in line with health and safety requirements and take remedial action where

hazards are identified.

To help to maintain the school grounds to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Security

 Opening and closing, unlocking and locking of school gates and buildings

 Ensuring the site is safe for all users

 Lettings as required - opening, closing and general duties

General

 Upkeep and general care of the school

 Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately

 Cleaning and tidying of the internal school building

 Cleaning of internal glass, internal and external door glass and internal side of external

windows.

 Sweep yards, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths,

play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances

 To empty internal communal rubbish bins daily

 General porterage duties and moving of furniture

 Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises

 Preparation of Hall and Conference Centre for functions as required

 Receive and check goods and supplies and deliver to the appropriate place for storage

 Ensure that all refuse is disposed of promptly and stored away from the main building

 Routinely clean lamp shades and light diffusers (strip lights). The height limit is eleven

feet

 Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes

Job Title: Site Supervisor

Reporting to: Facilities Manager

Grade: 5

Job Description

 Carry out periodic cleaning of all internal surfaces to a height of eleven feet from floor

level

 Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Facilities

Manager

Grounds Maintenance

 Clean roller shutters, soffits, bargeboards and external lights

 Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds

 Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly

 Flag up any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off

 Keep paths, entrances free of hazards to ensure the safety of students, parents, staff

and visitors.

 Completion of site diary.

Heating, Lighting and Water

 The switching off of all lights and appropriate electric plug sockets

 Ensure that the boiler house is tidy and that no flammable material is stored there

 Using appropriate PPE, replace, repair fluorescent tube starters and fluorescent tubes

up to a height of eleven feet.

Additional Responsibilities

 Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the academy’s policies and procedures;

 Respect confidential issues linked to home/students/teacher/academy work following the Trust’s Data Protection and Freedom of Information Policy;

 Fire Marshall duties in the case of fire and/or emergency evacuation where applicable;

 To comply with the academy’s Child Safeguarding Procedures, including regular liaison with the academy’s Designated Child Safeguarding Person over any safeguarding issues

or concerns;

 To comply with the academy policies and procedures at all times;

 Undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Personal Contacts:

External: Contractors, suppliers, parents, external agency professionals, other government

and local authority staff, other staff from academies and schools.

Internal: Students, staff, Board and Academy Council members, parents and any other

visitors to the Academy.

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Estates Manager

Leeds

Temporary

Full-time

Published date:

14/10/2021

Summary

Wellspring Academy Trust

Job Description HR3

Post Title: Estates Manager

Department: Estates

Reporting to: Head of Regional Operations

Salary within the range: £30,000 - £35,000

Purpose of the post

To lead by example an Estates team which enjoys a strong, harmonious culture and positive relationships with colleagues within the region and Trust-wide.

To lead a comprehensive site services team delivering a safe, secure learning and working environment whilst maximising staffing and financial resources.

Supports the long term strategic and operational development of the site to respond to identified needs within a strategic planning framework.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain positive, solutions-focused relationships with peers and School leaders, incorporating the needs of the School, the Estates and the Estates team itself.

To be the lead Estates advocate for continuous improvement in both the quality of the assets within their portfolio and the quality of the service provided to schools and the Trust at large.

Undertake risk assessments, developing alternative working methods to support the service as required and recommend appropriate solutions.

Monitor and advise on security risks and issues, ensuring that necessary responsive arrangements are developed, planned and implemented to achieve comprehensive, safe and secure access at all times.

Develop a security regime to ensure that patrols and site inspections are carried out. To lead a team where potential health and safety issues are proactively identified, reported and acted on.

Develop and manage a flexible, responsive and user focused porterage service to ensure that furniture, materials and equipment are available, stored, safe and in good repair prior to and on completion of use.

Monitor and ensure efficient utility usage, liaising with companies and providers to exploit opportunities and ensure efficient resource usage and minimise cost, resolve problems, facilitate effective saving and improvement initiatives and schedule service, maintenance and repair.

To proactively identify, working on own initiative and in conjunction with managers, sustainability initiatives which maximise the efficient use of resources and minimise the Trust’s environmental impact.

Liaise with the emergency services to ensure all appropriate access arrangements and procedures function effectively for the safe and secure conduct of their activities.

Undertakes property surveys and audits, supporting the development of maintenance plans that determine and respond to priorities within planned financial constraints.

Organise and support emergency cleaning and basic maintenance to make safe, repair or maintain the fabric of the building, facilities or equipment.

To lead a team which efficiently plans, orders and arranges the delivery and storage of materials and equipment.

Determines specifications for grounds maintenance, in conjunction with departmental managers and the Procurement Manager. Leads a quality assurance regime, instigating any appropriate action to ensure contract compliance and negotiates contract variations.

Ensure all necessary recording and reporting is both timely and accurate to guarantee correct charging, compliance with service or maintenance schedules and performance monitoring.

Identify, highlight and respond to major areas of concern or variance and instigate the necessary intervention and reporting to achieve service objectives within allocated funding.

Undertake personally or through direct reports specific project activity from inception to completion relating to specific areas of site facilities management e.g. new project work including building improvements, enhancements and refurbishments, health and safety project work and unplanned emergencies.

Assist and support the creation of the Estates Development Plans in line with the Trust’s vision and long term estates strategy.

For very serious incidents engage immediate assistance from senior colleagues or in extreme cases the emergency services to provide an appropriate response to restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning.
To deputise as required for the Head of Regional Operations.

Standard Duties in all Trust Job Description

Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
Show a commitment to ensuring that children and young people thrive in a safe environment.
Participate in relevant and appropriate training and development as required.

Method of Working

The Wellspring Academy Trust expects all staff to work effectively and co-operatively as part of a team, delivering high quality support. This requires dealing with people politely and tactfully, and in accordance with Trust guidelines, policies and procedures. Wellspring Team members are expected to respect confidentiality and safeguarding practices at all times.

Public Relations

Considerable importance is attached to the public relations aspect of our work. Members of the Team must project a positive image of the Trust at all times and through all activity.

DBS Certificate

The Wellspring Academy Trust takes its duty to safeguard the young people with which it works seriously.

All Wellspring Team Members are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Competencies

Customer focus - Ability to anticipate customer and stakeholder needs, i.e. ultimately, they are here to provide a service to teaching and learning functions and our pupils.

Interpersonal communication - Able to communicate clearly and effectively with people inside and outside of the organisation, full appreciation of teaching and learning functions and needs.

Planning and organisation - Ability to effectively organise and plan work according to the needs of the sites.

Driving for results - Able to challenge and push the team and self to excel and achieve site improvements.

Quality - Able to consistently promote and maintain high standards of quality at the sites.

Decisive judgement - The ability to make good decisions in a timely and confident manner.

Adapting to change - Able to adapt to changing situations and use computer and web-based technologies.

Innovation Ability - Able to generate creative solutions to problems that will result in better outcomes, i.e., a can-do attitude to everything at all levels in all sites.

Influencing/ persuading - Ability to effectively convince others to adopt a said course of action, critical within the team/s (people skills).

Teamwork and collaboration - Ability to effectively work and collaborate with others.

Conscientiousness – To be mindful of interpersonal and operational risks, threats and concerns, responding empathetically and proactively.

Wellspring Academy Trust

Person Specification

		Essential / Desirable	How Identified
Section	Information
Education and Training
	Professional qualifications in relevant discipline	D	Application
	Evidence of continuous professional development	D	Application
	H&S Qualification	D	Application
	Prince 2 Project Management Qualifications	D	Application
Experience
	Experience of staff leadership & management including motivating an inclusive team	E	Application Interview Reference
	Managing procurement processes	E	Application Interview Reference
	Experience in Health and Safety and the statutory and compliance matters in relation to facilities and premises management	E	Application Interview Reference
	Experience of planned preventative maintenance programmes or similar industry recognised planning methods / systems and tools	E	Application Interview Reference
	Experience in an educational environment	D	Application Interview Reference
	Financial management & budget monitoring	E	Application Interview Reference
General and Specialist Knowledge
	In depth understanding of the operational practices, working methods, quality standards, work schedules and priorities related to a full range of site facilities services and their inter relation.	E	Application Interview Reference
	Understanding of the relevant regulatory procedures and an awareness of the more complex issues impacting on the delivery, planning, organisation and management of site services.	E	Application Interview Reference
	Detailed understanding of the issues associated with safety, site security and the ability to provide appropriate responses/actions.	E	Application Interview Reference
	High level understanding of compliance & maintenance systems.	E	Application Interview Reference
	Good understanding of local security issues and how resources can best be deployed to respond to the issues raised.	E	Application Interview Reference
Skills and Abilities
	Ability to organise, plan and manage the service to achieve agreed service level objectives and targets within approved financial constraints.	E	Application Interview
	Ability to work independently and maintain appropriate records.	E	Application Interview
	Ability to use tact and demonstrate empathy and understanding with a range of seniors leaders, team members, site visitors, pupils and facility users.	E	Application Interview
	Ability to participate and contribute to continuous improvement and development of the service and facility.	E	Application Interview
	Ability to understand issues related to school development and management at a senior leadership level. An understanding of the contribution that facilities management plays in supporting the development and management of the organisation.	E	Application Interview
	The organisation, management and development of staff to support service delivery and maximise the potential of the individual (including HR management).	E	Application Interview
	Strong safety awareness and risk management skills.	E	Application Interview
	Ability to communicate at all levels using effective relationship building and people management skills.	E	Application Interview
	Project management skills.	D	Application Interview
	Time management skills.	E	Application Interview
	Good IT skills including google, ability to interpret data and produce well-presented reports.	E	Application Interview
Additional Requirements
	Operate with the highest standards of personal/professional conduct and integrity.	E	Application Interview
	Willing to work flexibly in accordance with policies and procedures to meet the operational needs of the Trust.	E	Application Interview
	Willing to undertake training and continuous professional development in connection with the post.	E	Application Interview
	Work in accordance with the Trust’s values and behaviours.	E	Application Interview
	Full driving licence and ability to undertake appropriate travel in connection with the post, across multiple sites.	E	Application Interview
	Able to demonstrate sound understanding of equality/diversity in the workplace and services provided especially in the access to delivery of the education of pupils and of own non-discriminatory practice and attitude.	E	Application Interview
	Satisfactory DBS disclosure to work in an environment dealing with young people.	E	Application Interview
	Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults.	E	Application Interview
	A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all.	E	Application Interview

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Facilities Assistant

Manchester

Temporary

Full-time

Published date:

14/10/2021

Summary

We are currently looking for an experienced facilities assistant to work with legal firm in central Manchester on a temporary basis till at least January 2022, this role could be extended or even become permanent for the right applicant.

Core responsibilities:

High volume scanning, printing, copying, collating, binding and laminating of documents and producing E-bibles.
Managing stationary and stock items to ensure adequate supply at all times.
Providing first line fault finding on print/post room equipment, liaising with engineers when required.
Daily receiving, sorting and dispatch of post and deliveries via royal mail, DX and courier as well as making collections during the day.
Supporting home workers requests for printing, scanning, mail and courier requirements.
Assisting with security pass creation and access control request management.
Production and updating of internal signage.
Providing support with general office administration, including assisting with the processing of invoices, ordering of equipment, where required.
Assisting with meeting room changes and general porterage.
Assist with maintenance and repairs to office furniture, fittings and services where required.
Ensuring that general office housekeeping standards are consistently met, tidying up and moving any items that create hazards as well as clearing away any delivered items promptly.
Assisting with and completing floor walks and inspections and helping to identify and resolve issues.
Assisting the Workplace Co-ordinator and Workplace Manager with the co-ordination and control of contractors.
Use of CAFM system ensuring service, responding to Helpdesk queries ensuring calls are closed out satisfactorily.

Ideal candidates will have previous facilities/workplace management experience in a post/print room environment, having also worked in a professional services environment would also be beneficial.

For this the client is offering an hourly rate of £10.40 per hour. The role is working 35 hours per week, between 08:00 and 18:00 with an hour for lunch (8-4, 9-5, 10-6 shifts).

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Contract Manager

Hackney

Permanent

Full-time

Published date:

14/10/2021

Summary

Our client, a leading FM services provider, is recruiting a Contract Manager on 6 month FTC to oversee the delivery of 'hard' fm services to approx. 150 buildings belonging to Hackney Council.

The FM contract is due to expire in 6 months and my client has not retenderred. Tupe may apply but is not guaranteed.

Your mission

• Managing the Operations Team, promoting excellent working practices throughout, to ensure contractual compliance whilst maintaining the business reputation and credibility
• Taking full profit and loss responsibility for accounts/contracts
• Building long term relationships with existing and new/internal and external clients
• Providing timely, accurate and concise reports to both clients and line management
• Developing and supporting existing accounts/contracts, providing the client with the maximum range of Products and services to suit the account
• Supporting the strategic budget planning in liaison with the Operations Manager and Finance Team for their specific portfolio within the business
• Supporting and operating alongside the Operations Manager and Business Development Team to develop new accounts/contracts, adding engineering expertise and knowledge to support tender bids
• Liaising with and supporting the Health & Safety (SHE) Manager in developing and delivering a robust SHE policy to all accounts/contracts
• Developing the self-performance element of the Specialist Service Mobile Business Team, eliminating the need for using sub-contractors where at all possible.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience working as a Contract Manager / Supervisory related role
• Financial experience of managing portfolio's in excess of £1M (Mobile Contracts) / £2M (Static Sites)
• Customer Care / Satisfaction Skills in a client facing environment
• Experience of working within and managing / supervising within mobile / static site operations
• Preferably a time serve Apprentice in a trade discipline to NVQ2 or City & Guilds level
• ONC / NVQ3 in Combined Building Services or individual trade discipline
• NVQ3 in Management & Leadership area with Finance Management
• I.O.S.H. Certificate
• Strong IT user skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Finance package software
• Full United Kingdom Driving Licence

Who are we looking for?

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

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