Job Description

Are you looking for a new Caretaker role? Looking for a role that is long-term and competitively paid?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently working alongside an \'outstanding\' mixed Secondary School in the London borough of Westminster who are looking for a Premises Officer to ensure the provision of a safe, clean, attractive learning environment, as part of a team undertaking responsibility for the maintenance, security, health, and safety of the site (including grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment), ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively.

Main areas of responsibility:

• To maintain and repair the school premises & facilities, where necessary.
• To liaise with external contractors on site.
• Maintain the School grounds, keep site clear of litter and empty bins regularly.
• Monitor the toilets for cleanliness and replenish soap, toilet tissue, roller towels as required.
• To open up or lock/secure the school premises, depending on shift.
• Assist the site team in the arrangement of furniture for exams and School events.
• Report to the Site Manager lights that need replacing, graffiti or any broken fixtures and fittings.
• Being vigilant for any health and safety hazards.
• To be responsible for ensuring any spillages are promptly cleaned, disinfected, and made safe.
• To deputise for the Premises Manager when required during absence or annual leave.
• To complete all task within their area of responsibility that may reasonably be requested by their line manager.
• To attend all appropriate School and Federation meetings and events when requested.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Training

• Basic awareness of Health and Safety legislation;
• An understanding of maintenance & repair requirements.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Experience of working in a school (desirable)
• DIY knowledge

Personal Skills & Qualities

• Good practical skills.
• Ability to monitor & order stocks of materials.
• Ability to deal with emergencies.
• Able to work as part of a team.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to

• Have experience in a similar role.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks (you can apply through Tradewind and get the cost of the DBS refunded after 20 day of working with us).
• Your CV must cover 10 years of employment.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Tradewind are well-known for offering top rates of pay, more CPD (50 in total) than any other agency, a great referral bonus (up to \xc2\xa3100 per person referred - so even if you are not looking, do get in touch with your referrals!) and termly networking and social events.

Click \'Apply now\' to be considered for this position in Westminster; or alternatively, for more information please contact Cian Kelly on 02078455450, option 2 or email

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