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Ashford, Middlesex
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Our client is looking for an Estates Manager for a school based in Ashford, Surrey.
Job Description: Estates Manager
Hours: 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 07:30 to 16:30). There may be requirements during busy periods to work additional hours and odd weekends.
Salary: £48,000
Location: Ashford, Surrey
Reporting to: Bursar
Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Duties:
Supervise the Site team and meet weekly with the Bursar to ensure effective communication within the team.
Distribute tasks within the Site team according to skill level and availability.
Check sites regularly for any potential Health and Safety issues.
Take corrective action where necessary.
Ensure the school complies with all current legislation in relation to site safety and facilities management, including the maintenance of appropriate records e.g. fire safety checks.
Act as the Fire Safety Officer; be responsible for the installation and maintenance of equipment for the protection of and escape from fire.
Complete Risk Assessments as required and take any corrective actions where necessary Actively participate in the school’s Health and Safety Committee meetings.
Maintain and manage a schedule of works to ensure that the site is kept operational.
Complete all repair and maintenance tasks within capability as promptly as possible being aware of priorities and needs within the school.
Maintain and manage the efficiency of installations and plan for electric and gas supply, heating, domestic hot water etc.
Ensure accurate records are kept of all work carried out and liaise with the Bursar over prioritising work to be done.
Provide lists of suitable contractors for larger maintenance contracts for selection and approval by the Bursar.
Manage the school minibuses.
Oversee out of hours activities.
Manage the day-to-day security of the school sites Inform the Bursar in a timely manner of critical safety and security issues and provide routine/progress management reports as required.
Be main key holder for the school sites.
Ensure that all works are carried out within the confines of allocated budgets.
Monitor and check energy and water consumption to ensure efficiency.
Manage the day-to-day contracted cleaning services and periodic deep cleaning routines
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