Premises Assistant

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf is seeking a motivated Premises Assistant to join our site team. This role is varied and physical, spanning routine maintenance, deliveries, and building security across both campuses under the Premises Leader.

You will perform DIY tasks (painting, shelving, hooks), assist with playground upkeep, and handle opening/closing, cleaning in emergencies, and seasonal gritting.

Qualifications

• A practical 'can-do' attitude and team-player mindset.
• Handy DIY skills including basic carpentry, plumbing, decoration, or gardening.
• Ability to work independently and manage time safely.
• Excellent communication with staff, parents, visitors and pupils.
• Willingness to work flexible split shifts and keep children safe.

Responsibilities

• Paint and basic carpentry tasks (putting up shelves, hooks).
• Receive deliveries and manage stock on site.
• Maintain playground areas and outdoor spaces.
• Open/lock buildings and secure premises.
• Handle emergency cleaning and seasonal gritting.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Team-player

DIY skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decoration

Gardening

Independent working

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

About the Role:

Do you take genuine pride in your work and love seeing a job well done? Are you looking for a practical, varied

role where your efforts directly impact hundreds of children every single day? We are looking for a motivated and proactive Premises Assistant to join our hard-working site team.

Working across both of our school campuses under the direction of our Premises Leader, you will support the day-to-day running of the school site. This is a highly varied, physical role where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will range from routine DIY repairs (painting, putting up shelves, fixing hooks) and receiving deliveries, to playground upkeep, opening/locking up the buildings, and handling emergency cleaning or seasonal gritting.

What we are looking for:

• A practical \"can-do\" attitude and a team-player mindset.


• Handy DIY skills, including basic carpentry, plumbing, decoration, or gardening.


• The ability to work independently when given a task, managing your time safely and effectively.


• Excellent communication skills when interacting with staff, parents, visitors, and pupils.


• A willingness to work flexible split shifts and a deep commitment to keeping children safe.