Assistant Site Maintenance/Cleaner
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Job Title: Assistant Site Manager
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Directorate: Children's Centre
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Reporting to: Site Maintenance Manager
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Hourly Rate : £17.73 Ph
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Purpose of the Role
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Security
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Assist in securing the premises and minimising loss or damage.
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Ensure all visitors wear ID badges and are appropriately challenged.
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Open and close the site as required.
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Health & Safety
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Keep fire escape routes clear and accessible.
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Respond appropriately to fire alarms.
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Store and use hazardous materials safely.
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Clear snow/ice and maintain safe access routes.
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Maintain logbooks and report incidents or hazards.
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Maintenance
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Support upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
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Perform minor repairs (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, tiling).
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Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.
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Assist in planned preventative maintenance.
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Cleaning
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Undertake up to 4 hours of cleaning daily.
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Remove litter, graffiti, and weeds.
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Respond to emergency cleaning needs.
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Oversee cleaning teams and maintain records.
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Building Engineering Services
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Report faults and assist in temporary solutions.
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Replace light bulbs, reset breakers, and bleed radiators.
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Carry out minor plumbing and electrical tasks.
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General Site Services
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Receive and distribute deliveries.
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Monitor and report stock levels.
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Move furniture and top-up consumables.
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Visit off-site locations as required.
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General Requirements
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Participate in performance management.
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Attend relevant meetings.
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Undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.
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Promote equality and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable people.
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Person Specification
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Qualifications
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Recognised qualification in building maintenance, construction, or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds).
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Experience
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Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
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Recognised qualification in building maintenance, construction, or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds).
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Building maintenance and high standards of presentation.
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Security/key-holding responsibilities.
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Supervising cleaners or contractors.
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Knowledge
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Health & safety regulations in a school setting.
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Building defects and repair methods.
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Equal opportunities in the workplace.
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Skills
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Reliable and trustworthy.
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Physically capable of manual handling tasks.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Able to prioritise tasks and use initiative.
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Team player with a proactive attitude.
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Broad range of DIY skills.
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Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Assistant, Maintenance, Site