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Premises Manager

The Trust

Premises Manager

£26421

The Trust, Peterlee, County Durham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e70d1f5ab3554ac2bab57a6585b4d298

Full Job Description

We are looking to appoint an experienced Premises Manager to join our team at the Academy. The hours of work are split shifts working Monday -Thursday 6am-9.30am and 2pm-6pm, and Friday 6am-9.30am and 2pm-5.30pm.

The successful applicant will be able to:

  • Ensure that buildings and site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action as required.


  • Daily maintenance of the whole school and cleaning to part.


  • Act as the designated key holder for the school premises.


  • Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).


  • Undertake minor repairs (i.e. those not requiring, qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site (including painting and decorating).


  • Arrange regular maintenance, safety checks and emergency repairs.


  • Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales.


  • Monitor consumables and stock and order when needed through the office staff.


  • Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.


  • Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to The Head Teacher immediately.


  • Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.


  • Basic grounds maintenance - snow clearing, salting during adverse weather, litter picking, bin emptying.

    Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in East Durham, Acre Rigg Academy is a friendly and welcoming school that serves the community within the town of Peterlee.

    Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Onsite parking

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Employee discounts

  • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities