Premises Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time role that offers a wonderful balance of flexibility and responsibility? If you are a practical, hands-on person with an eagerness to gain experience in the facilities industry, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. Furthermore, there may be an option to earn a level 2 qualification in a related field!

Please note that this position is being offered as a permanent part-time post, working 22.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss the specifics of the schedule during your interview, but please note that some evening and Saturday shifts will be included. The actual Salary (22.5 hours per week) is £14,195 per annum, additionally, you will benefit from an 8% pay enhancement for any evening shifts.

This role is based at our North Essex Centre in Colchester, but there will be a requirement to travel occasionally within North and Mid Essex so you will require a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, or the ability to the meet mobility requirements of the role through other means.

We are particularly interested in individuals aged 18 and above who are comfortable with responsibilities such as locking and unlocking buildings, as well as working independently.

Benefits:

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra

• Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme

• Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards

• Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group

• Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave

Training and Qualifications Provided:

• PAT Testing
• Legionella testing
• First Aid Qualification (Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work)
• Risk assessment

The Role:

Adult Community Learning (ACL) is ECC’s provider of lifelong learning experiences for Essex residents.

ACL offers qualifications to help people move nearer to, enter, or progress within the workplace, or gain skills to enhance life chances. The service focuses many of its programmes and activities on the hardest to reach communities within Essex. ACL learners have access to a diverse range of accredited and non-accredited courses which encourage creativity, healthy lifestyles, social inclusion, and engagement.

The Premises Assistant is responsible for organising and carrying out effective caretaking and cleaning of the centre to ensure a safe and clean environment for customers, with responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of all Health & Safety requirements at the centre.

To read more about our business area, please visit: People, Policy, Economy and Public Health - Working for Essex

Essential Requirements for the role:

• Education: Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent through relevant work experience
• Skill Development: Enthusiastic about learning and developing your skills on the job, with opportunities for growth and training
• Problem Solver: A hands-on approach to addressing challenges and finding practical solutions
• Experience: Previous experience in cleaning, caretaking, or maintenance tasks
• Health & Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations, including manual handling procedures, ensuring the safety of yourself and others
• IT Skills: Comfortable using basic IT tools for email, Teams, and general admin tasks
• People Skills: Friendly and approachable, able to communicate effectively and provide a warm welcome to all visitors on-site

What will you be doing?

• To oversee the security of and access to the site, locking and unlocking building to allow access, acting as key-holder in an emergency and responding to calls outside normal working hours, setting, and turning off alarms as required and checking them regularly

• Undertake caretaking and cleaning to ensure an efficient and effective service is provided for staff, learners, and customers. Ensure cleaning standards are met in accordance with specifications

• To undertake room setups and supply teaching aids in accordance with tutor and visitor booking information

• To take part and help organise periodic emergency evacuation of premises in line with Health & Safety codes of practice

• Responsible for preventing, as far as possible, unauthorised access to the site and unauthorised parking of vehicles, within appropriate policies and codes of practice

• Responsible for welcoming members of the public, other colleagues, and contractors onto site

• Maintain an inventory of the centre’s equipment, updating and reviewing on an annual basis. Test and check functioning of electrical equipment

• Undertake Health and Safety Risk Assessments, including external premises, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to. Organise periodic emergency evacuation of premises in line with Health and Safety codes of practice. Monitor systems and equipment ensuring they meet health and safety requirements

• Monitor contractors and personnel working on the site, ensuring work is carried out in accordance with specification and compliant with health and safety procedures

• Maintain grounds, including mowing and clearing of weeds, ensure all hard areas and paths are free from litter and drains and gullies are free flowing and clean. Clear snow paths and provide access to premises in all weathers

• Creation and keeping of records, carrying out admin data inputting and general IT communications

• Contribute to the management of stock, ordering and delivery of cleaning materials, other supplies, materials and goods

• Undertake first line repairs and maintenance, as set out in the maintenance plan, ensuring the most effective use of resources

• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework Requirement to travel between centres as and when required

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you need any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We are also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone

How to apply

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Jenna.Horner@essex.gov.uk

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