The role
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The Role:
Full-Time Premises Manager – Summerhouse Behaviour Support Service
At Summerhouse we take pride in all aspects of our work and we would like to appoint a Premises Manager who will ensure our high standards extend to our buildings and grounds.
We need someone with considerable DIY experience, a skill or trade in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, painting or glazing and experience of undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises. Must be able to communicate effectively with the corporate facilities team to ensure maintenance jobs and projects are completed on time. To be the primary site contact with contractors, supervising, signing off completed work. Tp record, report and follow up all works through to completion using online systems, so proficient computer skills are required. Knowledge of Manhattan/Trimble would be particularly beneficial.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is able to organise his/her own maintenance tasks and can work to agreed targets.
As part of the interview process, you will be expected to complete a short task.
About You:
We are looking for a candidate who:
Holds a relevant qualification in Ordinary National Certificate, Ordinary National Diploma, Ordinary City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in relevant areas, recognised time served in building trade or apprenticeship or appropriate experience
Trained in one or more of the following -plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same).
Has experience of undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises, preferably in an educational or local authority setting.
Experience of reporting maintenance issues through online/remote helpdesk services and follow up issues to resolution
Is able to draw up and implement strategic plans and outline specifications
Is able to manage programmes of work and organise one’s own tasks with minimum supervision and to set and work to agreed targets
Ability to drive, having own transport
Additional salary details
Benefits Page https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Hours of work: Full-time
Enhanced DBS required
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 13/06/2022
Shortlisting Date: 14/06/2022
Interview Date: 21/06/2022
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