Premises Manager - Peacehaven - Emcor UK : Job Details

Location: Peacehaven

Salary: £26,393 per hours + OT

Working hours: Monday to Friday - split shift of 6:30 to 10.30 & 14:30 to 18:30

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + BH, access to our Flex Benefits scheme.

Role Overview:

As part of the Facilities Team, The Premises Manager will be responsible for the cost effective and efficient delivery of FM services at Peacehaven Schools, taking daily responsibility for the performance and delivery of all the FM services within the schools, with particular emphasis to the management, cleaning, and maintenance of the building.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for the routine and emergency opening and closing of the school to meet the curriculum time scales as laid down by the Contract Management Plan and Local Education Authority ASP’s. This will include all site access, grounds and building entrances.
• To undertake a building closedown (and opening), patrol to ensure that all security measures are taken with all lighting and other electrical equipment turned off and left in a safe state prior to locking up the building. This will also include the environmental aspects of the schools management by the efficient use of the energy.
• Carry out daily routine building and facilities checks using computerised equipment where required and recording of information and passing this to the local EFS Manager at regular time intervals. To co-ordinate all FM related activities undertaken in the designated school and liaise effectively with both EMCOR Contract Management team and school representatives.
• Responsible line management for the cleaning staff, including timekeeping and monitoring performance and attendance ensuring they carry out their cleaning duties in an effective, efficient and regular manner as per contract cleaning specification. Where required undertake cleaning activities.
• Notify the local EFS Manager of the necessity for any repair or maintenance work required which will affect the safe and efficient operation of the building, which is outside the normal duties of Premises Manager
• Undertake HR RTW interviews and first line investigation and disciplinary, initial role in staff recruitment.
• During periods of inclement weather, ensure that all entrances are clear of ice and snow and lay suitable grit to ensure safe access at all times
• Operate heating and other systems in and around the building in accordance with procedures and manufacturers recommendations. Carry out frost protection to all exposed areas
• In the event of any vandalism, break-ins or other emergencies, inform the relevant services immediately and ensure that the EFS help desk is informed of the occurrence
• Maintain adequate janitorial supplies to ensure the correct cleaning materials are available as and when required, this will include the record keeping and safe storage to meet all the Health & Safety requirements and COSHH regulations. Accept deliveries of stores, materials, equipment or other goods as and when required and convey to appropriate storage areas.
• Accept deliveries of stores, materials, equipment or other goods as and when required and convey to appropriate storage areas.
• To support BAM & ESCC and EMCOR for ensuring that all activities of EMCOR and their contractors comply with EMCOR Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures; and comply with all local national legislation. To ensure all activities carried out minimise the risk to staff, BAM & ESCC employees/Children and the general public. Introduce and maintain an audit process that demonstrates compliance with all EMCOR and legal requirements.
• During school closure periods, carry out such duties throughout the school as required to maintain the condition to operational standards that meet the school’s curriculum. This will include such items as floor treatment preparation, application of polishes/seals and carpet shampooing based on the recommended procedure by the manufacturers.
• To produce Monthly and non-regular reports in a timely manner as required. Attend and support team meetings, to review performance and continuous improvements. Maintain and update school specific operations manuals, O&M’s manuals as required.
• Deal with issues/problems that may occur both within the account on a regional basis from both client and EMCOR view point. To be the primary point of daily contact and liaison with the school management team, to both inform them of FM activities on site and deal effectively and with good communication to address any school queries or service issues.
• To ensure the specific Operations Manual is annually update & maintain a detailed and contribute towards the EMCOR BCP
• Carry out other duties that may become necessary from time to time which are not covered by any of the events listed above and within reasonable requirements and skills level of the individual. The need for flexibility at all times is paramount to the safe and efficient operation of the school. Provide cover for Senior Premises Manager / Premises Managers and deputise for them in their absence.

Who you'll be:

• Experience within a similar role essential
• Knowledge of CAFM systems and benefits including effective monitoring and reporting of service performance, via hand held devices.
• Ability to sustain effective relationships at all levels, including good partnering relationship with individual school contacts.
• Ability to plan, Organise and work independently, have a "can do" attitude and approach to changing work environments and work requirements.
• HR/staff management experience is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• IOSH Managing Safely / IOSH SHE Responsibilities with FM or NEBOSH Certification