Details
1075787
De Montfort University (Leicester)
24/12/2024
2 Months
8am to 4pm or 10am to 6pm
Business Dress
Pay
£11.44
£1.38
Description
Role
Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.
Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates.
There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:
Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.
Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.
Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.
Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.
THE ROLE
On behalf of our Leicester/ Leicestershire Client, we are seeking to recruit Premise Officer
We are looking for a candidate who has experience in Estates, Public Safety and Security
In line with KSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education), you will need to have an up-to-date and registered DBS and evidence of Safeguarding training.
Please note that this role is not at the University. For any informal enquiries, please email leanne.easom@dmu.ac.uk regarding this vacancy.
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Rate of pay: £11.34 per hour
Holiday Pay: £1.37 per hour
This is a full-time, term-time-only position with 40 hours per covering hours are 8.00 am – 4.30 pm or 10am to 6pm on a rotational shift Monday – Friday
Duties and responsibilities
• To participate in the keyholder rota, opening up the College (including performing a full security check) and securing, locking down and alarming the College buildings at the end of the working day
• To respond when required to alarm activations and undertake security and boiler checks during close down periods
• To assist in controlling vehicles on site and in the operation of the College’s carparks
• To supervise students in the public areas of the College’s premises, as required, and assist in protecting the College from unauthorised visitors
• To assist with the security and control of the site when the premises are let externally
• To operate the College’s CCTV system •
To act as a fire marshall during premises evacuations
• To check that fire appliances, doors, notices and signs are in good working order and that means of escape are clear and available
• To identity premises faults, including those relating to fire safety and to report all faults or safety concerns • To assist the emergency services as required
• To be prepared to obtain or maintain a First Aid at Work qualification and participate in the First Aid rota, providing First Aid to staff, students and visitors to the college Facilities Operation and Maintenance
• To assist with deliveries to the College and operate the goods received procedures HR/Personnel/Job Descriptions/Premises Officer March 2023
• To assist with the distribution and movement of goods and furniture and assist withthe operation of the internal post service • To assist in setting up rooms for teaching and other functions
• To carry out general maintenance tasks and light grounds maintenance tasks as required, and ensure that the premises are returned to normal use as soon as possible
• To undertake cleaning duties as required
• To be familiar with the day to day operation of the College’s heating system
• To ensure the adherence to the College’s policies and procedures with regard to the safeguarding of, and promotion of, the welfare of students
• To ensure the application of the College’s Single Equality Scheme including valuing diversity and promoting equality • To implement the College’s Health & Safety policy and procedures within the post holders own area of responsibility
• To support, promote and operate in line with the College mission and values
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of services offered by the College
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role as required SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • The post will require shift work, occasional weekend working and will be subject to call outs
• Post holder must be able to lift and carry items in line with manual handling guidelines
• Post holder must be able to patrol the college, both indoors and outside, in all weathers and at all times of the day NOTES
• The above job description outlines the key responsibilities. It is not exhaustive, and the tasks associated with the key responsibilities can be expected to change over time
• The post holder will be expected to undertake such other duties, within the general scope of the post, as may be required from time to time by the Principal (subject to the terms of the postholder’s contract of employment)
Skills and experience
Experience of working in a premises role and Grounds
Experience of dealing with customers and/or clients, by phone and in person
Previous experience of carrying out general repairs or willingness to be trained/receive training where required
Ability to work in a friendly and professional manner
Ability to work effectively in a team
Ability to use own initiative
Good organisational skills
Capacity to work under pressure and without direct supervision
A good awareness of Health & Safety legislation
experience in the use of IT in a working environment
Attention to detail when completing routine tasks
Location
Leicester
Additional information
Additional informationAre you a DMU Student and require help putting together a CV/Cover Letter? Why not make the use of the Digital tools available via MyGateway by clicking HEREHere is where you can access CV360, CV Builder and the Cover Letter Builder tool. Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE
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