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At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
In our Building Services team, we bring Skanska's purpose to build for a better society to life - creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people's lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.
You will be working in the Building Services OU where we're working across schools, colleges, and universities in four UK regions, our Building Services division delivers complete facilities management - M&E, cleaning, catering, and grounds - via efficient planned and reactive services powered by technology, ensuring safe, healthy learning environments.
We are currently looking for a Premises Manager who will join a team focused on providing an excellent customer experience to our Essex Schools project, the role will manage the team onsite, liaise with our Helpdesk, cleaning and grounds teams ensuring our service is delivered to the highest standards.
As the Premises Manager, you will:
* Manage the onsite premises team and sub-contractor activity in the provision of a caretaking service within the school.
* Comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Health and Safety legislation and safe systems of work, including COSHH and water systems.
* Ensure all planned and reactive maintenance is carried out as determined by PPM plan, Helpdesk, and line manager.
* Monitor and ensure the cleanliness of the school premises and furnishings and reporting any deficiencies to the Helpdesk.
* Support the school and comply with school-based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of emergencies.
* Preparing the school premises and site for assemblies, meetings and out of school activities and clearing up after these activities, providing flexible support as required.
* The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds.
We are looking for:
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Flexibility - may require outside hours work beyond usual standard hours of 8 - 5pm.
* Maintenance or Handyperson experience.
* Computer and mobile devices skills.
* Planning and prioritising skills.
What we offer:
* 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
* Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
* Professional development
* Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us atrecruitment@skanska.co.ukor call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.
What is the job title? Could this role perhaps be called anything else?
Premises Manager, Senior Handyman
What's the working schedule, will you consider hybrid working?
Mon - Fri 8-5
What are the timescales for the interviews? Face to face or Teams? Who will be interviewing?
1st remote
2nd face to face
What are the project details (duration, value, works being carried out)?
Essex Schools - Chelmsford - Woodlands Contract
Information about the School
Aspiration, Resilience, Opportunity, Excellence, is our ethos. These four pillars underpin all we do and drive us forward as one inclusive learning community.
We have the privilege to be able to teach and learn, as an 11-16 Academy, in a £26 million building. Woodlands School is proud to serve the people of Basildon and we are constantly striving to be better. We are focused on ensuring academic excellence for all our youngsters, allowing them the opportunity to thrive at further and higher education.
We encourage all of our youngsters to have the highest of aspirations and look to equip them with all the tools they need to become even more resilient. We offer the widest opportunities to ensure excellence becomes a habit.
Our expectation is that all at Woodlands School work hard and are self-motivated. All are to lead their own learning, be polite and respectful. Our boundaries are clear and they support all in ensuring they can maintain the highest standards.
We will provide a wealth of opportunities to learn in and beyond the classroom. Adding cultural capital and ensuring experiences develop the whole child.