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Domestic Services Supervisor/Premises Assistant

Employer
Lancing College
Location
Hove, East Sussex
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
30 Apr 2021

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Sector
Education, Primary
Function
Cleaner
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove is seeking to recruit a full time Domestic Services Supervisor / Premises Assistant to work within the School as part of the Cleaning team.  The department covers a diverse range of support functions, including all aspects of housekeeping and cleaning.  The Supervisor will lead a team of cleaners to upkeep the internal areas of the school. This role is a full time position.

Domestic Services Supervisor:

Duties will include:

  • Supervise the activities of the cleaning team, which includes but is not limited to; cleaning, waste handling/disposal and safe use of chemicals.
  • Managing the rota, allocating work, processing staff requests and issues as required.
  • Monitoring timekeeping and attendance.
  • Liaise with both line manager and staff at Hove to achieve a clean and fit for purpose school.
  • Monitor equipment and supplies.  Preparing orders for consumables.
  • Ensuring areas are kept secure and completing the evening lock up procedure of all the school buildings and report any concerns to the security manager.
  • Cleaning of designated areas that may change from time to time to include common rooms, corridors, stairs, toilets, showers, kitchen, public areas and teaching rooms.
  • To plan with line manager holiday deep clean activities.
  • Recruitment of staff for the team in liaison with the line manager.
  • Identify and report defects in the fabric of the building.
  • Observing and complying with the School’s Health and Safety policy and Code of Practice.
  • Observing COSHH regulations and the safe use of chemicals.
  • Any other duties as assigned by line manager.

Premises Assistant:

As requested by The Head, Premises Officer or Facilities Manager:

  • Carry out portering duties as required.
  • Carry out daytime cleaning as required which may include cleaning of toilets and cleaning up of bodily fluids in a safe manner.
  • Assist the Premises Officer in refuse and recycling collections.
  • Assist the Premises Officer in the clearing of grounds, footpaths and drives of loose stones, mud, broken glass, litter, weeds, animal waste and snow/ice as required.
  • Report any damage or maintenance issues to the Premises Officer.
  • Support for Parent Evenings as and when required
  • Support evening club needs
  • Set up and down lunch hall, daily
  • Fire Warden
  • Carry out any testing as required; Fire Alarm call point testing, emergency light testing etc.
  • Assist with water flushing regime to comply with water management strategy.
  • Painting and decorating to refresh school areas as and when agreed with Manager and school Head

Skills / Experience Required

  • Previous experience of leading a small team within a customer service environment.
  • Previous cleaning experience
  • Ability to undertake movement of furniture and equipment.
  • Ability to use email.

Personal Qualities

  • Customer service oriented with polite, friendly communication skills and a “can do” attitude.
  • A team player.
  • Willing, positive, and adaptable.
  • Committed to providing a quality service down to small details.
  • Proactive in seeking service improvements.
  • Flexible approach in meeting customer needs

Company

Lancing College is an independent boarding school for boys and girls, located on a site of outstanding natural beauty on the south coast of England between Brighton and Worthing. The College stands in an impressive downland estate of some 550 acres, which includes playing fields, residential properties, and an area now managed as an educational farm. The remainder is let to a tenant farmer. The distinguished Victorian buildings, including the spectacular chapel that was begun in 1868, are a familiar south coast landmark. 

There are also two Prep Schools, one in Hove and the other in Worthing. Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove is an independent Nursery, Pre-preparatory and Preparatory School for approximately 260 children between the age of 3 and 13. Situated in Hove, East Sussex, the school is set in its own grounds and offers a wonderful environment for its pupils.  Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing, became part of the Lancing College family of schools.in 2013.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 465944
Location
LANCING COLLEGE
LANCING
WEST SUSSEX
BN15 0RW
United Kingdom

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