Premises Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse educational organization in Bristol is seeking a Premises Assistant to ensure a secure and maintained environment for students and staff. The role entails maintaining premises security, managing heating and cleaning operations, and assisting with various site duties. Candidates should have a basic understanding of health and safety regulations and commitment to child welfare. This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary and various benefits including training and wellness support.

Benefits

Generous pension through LGPS

Health benefits, including wellness sessions

Gym discounts

Generous family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of health & safety protocols is necessary.
• Experience in preventative maintenance is preferred.
• Must show commitment to child safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of the premises and contents.
• Handle lighting, heating, and cleaning operations.
• Provide porterage and handyperson services.
• Collaborate with departments and students.

Skills

Health & safety understanding

Planned preventative maintenance experience

Commitment to child safety

Commitment to continuous improvement

Job description

Job Title: Premises Assistant (Level 2)

Annual Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full‑Time, 37 hours per week, All year‑round

Provisional Start Date: As soon as possible

Your opportunity: Support all aspects of site management to ensure a safe, secure, and well‑maintained environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

We are looking for a dependable Premises Assistant to undertake a range of duties from day‑to‑day repairs to waste collection. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain the security of the premises and its contents, including operation of fire and burglar alarms and key‑holder responsibilities.
• Lighting, heating and cleaning of premises, including maintenance and operation of plant.
• Provide porterage, defined handyperson duties, and other duties arising from the use of premise sharing.
• Support the team and collaborate with the departments and students.

About you: You will demonstrate:

• A basic understanding of health & safety.
• Experience of carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through professional development, self‑evaluation, and awareness.
• Commitment to and ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well‑being of children and young people.

About City Academy Bristol: City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community.

Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups to represent the students we serve and wider under‑represented groups.

Why work at CLF? We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 18 January 2026
Interviews: 28 January 2026

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.