Premises Assistant

Pertemps Education Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a School Premises Assistant in New Malden. This role requires an experienced facilities professional to oversee building maintenance, conduct security checks, and ensure the safety of the school environment. Candidates must have a valid DBS on the update service and experience in a school setting. Attractive benefits include a dedicated consultant and various partner discounts. Immediate interview and start are available.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

£50 'Refer a Friend' bonus

Wellbeing support

Travel discounts

Retail offers

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is preferred.
• Must hold a valid DBS on the DBS update service.
• Availability for immediate interview and start.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work across the school and coordinate with contractors.
• Conduct routine security checks and maintain the property.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and report issues promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic plumbing

Electrical maintenance

Carpentry

Security checks

Job description

SchoolPremises Assistant required for a School in New Malden for an immediate starts. Candidates must hold and Enhanced DBS on the update service

About the role

As a School Caretaker, you’ll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibilities and will be expected to:

• Communicate effectively with the facilities team by providing regular updates, reporting issues promptly, and coordinating work schedules to ensure all maintenance projects and tasks are completed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs to the building and surrounding areas, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general upkeep, to maintain a safe, functional, and well-presented environment.
• Ensure the building and grounds are secure when not in use by conducting routine security checks, monitoring access points, and addressing any potential safety or security risks promptly.
• Open the building in the morning and lock it at the end of the day, following established procedures to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, and property.
• Ensure heating, lighting, and alarm systems are checked regularly to confirm they are fully operational, reporting faults to the appropriate contractors or facilities team and arranging repairs when necessary.
• Take responsibility for ordering equipment relevant to your role, ensuring adequate stock levels of tools, materials, and supplies, and following procurement procedures to support the smooth running of daily operations.

About you

• Experience working within a school environment
• A valid DBS on the DBS update service
• Be available to interview and start immediately

About us

We are Pertemps Education Services, the most trusted education recruitment agency.

Benefits

• Get paid in line with AWR.
• Your own dedicated consultant
• £50 'Refer a Friend' bonus
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply