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We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
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ABOUT US:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on chloe.phillips@gallifordtry.co.uk .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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An opportunity has arisen for a Senior School Premises Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Facilities Management Business.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Bedfordshire area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

• Responsible for opening and closing of the school and checking buildings and grounds at start of day to ensure availability and where appropriate repair/report any faults needing urgent attention.
• Responsible for locking and securing all doors, windows and perimeter gates at the end of each day to ensure security of the site and activating and deactivating any alarm systems.
• Check heating is functional and available as required.
• Check lighting is functional and available as required.
• Check domestic hot water is functional and available as required.
• Make safe areas of danger and deal with any minor repairs the need for which may arise.
• Liaise with any contractors on site in respect of job required, safety on site, materials, plant, etc.
• Monitor cleaning work carried out by cleaning contractors and liaise with cleaning contractors on Site regarding rectification work
• Keep all outdoor areas, paths, steps, pathways, approaches and drain grids in a clean condition and litter free including the emptying of outside bins.
• Clear pathways/stairs of snow and apply Grit/salt to ensure safe surfaces as required.
• Carry out general portering-type duties including the movement of furniture, the receipt of and delivery of goods.
• Report events and tasks to the Help Desk and follow through to completion.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance including first fix response as required
• Carry out minor Health and Safety checks (Fire Systems, Emergency Lighting, Fire Appliances, Water Systems) and the completion of associated paperwork for records.
• Provide cover for third party lettings outside of core working hours including weekends as required.
• Liaison with school business manager, teaching staff and other client representatives.
• Work to agreed shift patterns to ensure service delivery in accordance with the business requirements and contractual obligations.
• Carry our site inductions for contractors employed by GTFM and liaise with contractors to ensure they operate in accordance with submitted Risk Assessments and Method Statements, permits, whilst carrying out works
• Provide cover for School Premises Managers on other schools within the project during periods of sickness and holidays as directed by the GTFM Line Manager when the need arises.

• Participate in the training of new employees engaged by GTFM in the role of a School Premises Manager.Participate in and respond to out of hour’s issues and emergencies at schools within the project as part of a list of nominated contacts.