Elite School In Watford Seeking Experienced Premises Assistant

Marchant Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a Watford-based school in finding an experienced Premises Assistant to join the site team. The role requires practical hands-on maintenance, routine inspections, and supportive duties to ensure a secure and well-maintained school environment.

The successful candidate will have previous school premises experience, a reliable and proactive approach, and a good understanding of health and safety standards within educational settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school premises or caretaking team is essential.
• Strong practical skills.
• Good knowledge of school health and safety.
• Reliable and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting opening and closing of the school.
• Carrying out routine site inspections.
• Completing minor repairs.
• Supporting general maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining classrooms and communal spaces.
• Maintaining playgrounds and outdoor areas.
• Assisting with furniture and equipment moves.
• Supporting contractor access.
• Reporting maintenance concerns.
• Assisting with health and safety checks.
• Supporting fire safety procedures.
• Preparing rooms for school events.

Skills

School premises experience

Practical skills

Health and safety knowledge

Reliable and proactive

Independent worker

DBS check

Job description

About the School

An elite and well-maintained school in Watford is seeking an experienced Premises Assistant to join its site team.

This role would suit a practical and dependable individual with previous school premises experience who can assist with maintenance, security, health and safety and the general upkeep of the school site.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting opening and closing of the school.

Carrying out routine site inspections.

Completing minor repairs.

Supporting general maintenance tasks.

Maintaining classrooms and communal spaces.

Maintaining playgrounds and outdoor areas.

Assisting with furniture and equipment moves.

Supporting contractor access.

Reporting maintenance concerns.

Assisting with health and safety checks.

Supporting fire safety procedures.

Preparing rooms for school events.

Requirements

Previous experience working within a school premises or caretaking team is essential.

Strong practical skills.

Good knowledge of school health and safety.

Reliable and proactive approach.

Ability to work independently.

Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.