At The Greville Primary School the pupils and staff community take great pride in their school.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, resourceful, reliable, trustworthy and proactive in their approach.

As Premises Manager, you will play a crucial role, ensuring the day-to-day upkeep, safety, and smooth operation of the school site. This hands-on and very varied role requires someone with practical expertise, excellent organisational skills, and a positive attitude to maintain and improve our facilities to the highest standard.

You will oversee maintenance, security, and health and safety compliance, while working closely with contractors and school staff to ensure the premises meet the needs of the school community.

Your ability to take pride in your work and pay attention to detail will help us deliver a vibrant learning environment.

This role is for 52 weeks a year, working Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.30pm

(40 hours). ½ an hour break in the morning and an hours lunch each day.

Annual leave entitlement is 26 days a year, increasing to 28 days after 2 or more years of continuous service and 31 days after 5 years continuous service. Holiday should be taken during term time.

The role is graded at PS6 with a starting FTE salary of £29,697 (36 hours per week)

Actual annual pay £32,995.88 (40 hours per week).

 The successful candidate will:

• Take responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and day-to-day management of the school premises.
• Oversee health and safety compliance, ensuring that the site meets all relevant regulations (e.g., COSHH, Legionella, and manual handling).
• Be proactive in identifying, planning, and managing maintenance or refurbishment projects.
• Manage contractors and monitor their performance to ensure quality and value for money.
• Supervise the security of the premises, including opening, locking, and ensuring alarms and CCTV systems are functioning correctly.
• Undertake repairs and oversee planned and emergency maintenance tasks.
• Develop and maintain robust systems for inspections, risk assessments, and record-keeping, including the use of software systems like EVERY.
• Monitor energy use, heating systems, and environmental efficiency to reduce costs.
• Ensure the grounds are maintained to a high standard through management of gardening contractors.
• Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Play a key role in supporting school events and lettings, including setting up and clearing spaces.

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant experience or skills in a trade, along with practical knowledge of site management.
• A strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• The ability to perform physical tasks, including manual handling.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A good level of IT skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and can do approach to work.
• The ability to manage projects and budgets effectively.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Keen to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

What we can offer:

• A friendly, energetic and happy team who will welcome and support you
• A bright, vibrant atmosphere with great facilities
• Premises which are in a very good condition, newest parts built 2014/15
• Fantastic grounds with a flood lit all-weather sports pitch
• A Premises Assistant who locks the school in the evening (cover is required from the Premises Manager on occasion)
• Support from a Premises Administrator
• A gardening area which you could engage in
• Term time holiday
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• An external key holder response in place, however there will be responsibilities as a key contact for the school.

If you have the skills, experience, and passion for creating a well-maintained and safe school, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates should explain in their application how they meet the responsibilities of the role, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience. 

If you would like to find out more about our school, please contact our school office to book a date and time. We would be delighted to show you around.

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a particularly strong candidate.

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