Premises Assistant

GIRLS LEARNING TRUST; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Carshalton is seeking a Facilities team member to support site security and maintenance tasks. The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day repairs, site checks, and contractor supervision. With a focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth, the trust offers a supportive environment alongside a generous benefits package, including annual leave and health plans.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Pension with LGPS

Qualifications

• Evidence of training and experience relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate competence at basic building repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of site security and daily site checks.
• Assist with repairs, minor works, and supervision of contractors.
• Open and close the site as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic building repairs and maintenance

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

The opportunity:

We are seeking a positive individual with a 'can do' attitude to work within the premises teams at Carshalton High School for Girls. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in facilities.

You will be part of a wider Girls' Learning Trust Estates and Facilities team, who support each other, working collaboratively to solve common problems.

What we offer:

• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students.
• Benefits that include:
  • Generous annual leave allowance (26 days plus 8 bank holidays, plus discretionary days)
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependents
  • Generous pension with LGPS

Our commitment to you:

Professional growth and personal wellbeing are central to our approach. We will provide continuous learning and development opportunities that will help staff thrive and progress their careers. We will uphold a culture that promotes kindness, collaboration and recognition, ensuring an open, safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals feel heard, valued and are empowered to contribute to our mission.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Supporting all aspects of site security, day-to-day repairs and minor works, daily site checks, supporting projects, porterage duties, supervision of contractors and opening and closing of the site as required.

Please note that the following activities are intrinsic to the role and cannot be eliminated:

• Working at height
• Working in confined spaces
• Use of equipment
• Porterage of various furniture and equipment

The successful candidate will:

Candidates should refer to the essential criteria in the recruitment pack, however, key success criteria include but are not limited to:

• Have evidence of training and experience relevant to the role and be willing to undertake training relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate competence at basic building repairs and maintenance.
• Have excellent communication skills

Key Application Dates:

Closing Date 7 January 2023 2pm

• Shortlisting Date: 8th January 2026
• Interview Date: 15th January 2026
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Safer recruitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.