Premises Manager St Albans
| Company: | Barry Turner and Son Ltd |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | St Albans |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Job
To assist the Site Manager in his/her day-to-day responsibility for the security and safety of the school site and premises. To assist in dealing with matters relating to non-structural repairs and maintenance, heating and ventilation and other general site services within the establishment. To oversee the general maintenance and cleanliness of the site in order to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for pupils, staff, parents, visitors and other users.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Site Security:
• To maintain the security of premises, ensuring proper and regular patrols are
undertaken and that alarms are properly maintained, used, reset as necessary
and tested.
• To act as one of the main keyholders of the site, registered as such with the police,
and to ensure that access to keys and the site is given only to authorised persons.
• To ensure that all windows, doors and gates are opened and closed at appropriate
times as specified by the Site manager/ Headteacher.
• When acting as keyholder, to attend the site/premises in emergencies, taking
appropriate action in the case of break-in, theft or fire, including boarding up
broken windows, repairing or changing door or window locks and resetting alarms.
• To advise the Headteacher/Head of centre on all aspects of site security, including
making recommendations on improvements or alterations to lighting,
entrances/exits, arrangements both for the welcoming of visitors and aimed at
deterring intruders in order to ensure a safe environment.
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Health and safety compliance:
• To liaise with the Departmental Health and Safety Adviser, local police and fire
brigade on all aspects of site security and fire safety, informing the
Headteacher/Head of centre of any premises-related health and safety issue
requiring attention.
• To assist in undertaking regular health and safety risk assessments on the
premises, making appropriate recommendations for change or improvement to
the Site Manager/Headteacher as necessary.
• To assist in maintaining appropriate and adequate supplies of first aid and
infection control equipment and materials in accordance with Borough policy and
guidelines.
• To assist in the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers)
and the proper storage and use of any harmful machinery or toxic materials.
• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical and heating
services on the site as directed by the site manager.
• To monitor and take appropriate action to ensure proper and safe levels of
heating, lighting and ventilation.
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