Grounds Technician and Premises Assistant

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:    Grounds Technician and Premises Assistant

Location:    Baston House school, Bromley

Salary:        £25,000 per annum pro rata

Hours:        15 hours per week; 2 days per week TBC

Contract:   Permanent, 52 weeks

Start date: January 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Grounds Technician and Premises Assistant to join our close-knit team at  Baston House School located in Bromley.

About the role

To maintain school grounds to the high standards set by the company and external regulators

Key task areas and responsibilities

• Maintain green spaces by weeding, trimming, and pruning. Removal of unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, tillers, backhoes, and tractors. 
• To operate a planned system of general maintenance and repairs.
• To maintain the good reputation of the Centre by ensuring that buildings and equipment have a neat and tidy appearance at all times and are clear of hazards.
• To help carry out weekly and monthly checks on heating, fire checks and water and record.
• To assist in emergency evacuations and fire drills at the Centre and to assist in weekly checks on fire alarms.
• To keep paths, drives and doorways from snow, ice leaves and debris.
• To report any defects, damage, theft, breakages or hazards to relevant staff.
• To obtain maximum economy and efficiency in all works.
• To ensure all equipment and chemicals are used and handled correctly at all times, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and COSHH Regulations.
• To liaise, under the direction of the Line Manager, with external contractors on work required beyond the scope of general maintenance.
• To advise relevant staff members as required on all matters relating to plant machinery and equipment, including safety, state of repair and the purchasing of new equipment.
• To ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery is maintained, used and stored correctly and safely.

Qualifications Required

• GCSE

About The School

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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