Premises Assistant

Ark Globe Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Globe Academy is seeking a hands-on Facilities and Maintenance Assistant to support day-to-day site operations. You will work within a dynamic premises team across school buildings and grounds, ensuring a welcoming, secure and well-presented environment for students and staff.

Role covers site maintenance, repairs, decorating, caretaking, gardening, waste management and related tasks. You will operate security systems, assist with evacuations, manage minor repairs, and support the sister

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or maintenance environment.
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
• Solution focused and proactive with pride in site appearance.
• Understanding of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school buildings and grounds are secure and safe at all times.
• Carry out premises routines and respond to helpdesk requests promptly.
• Carry out repairs, decorating, caretaking and cleaning tasks as required.
• Maintain the site, including gardens, waste management and signposting.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Health & safety knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

Reporting to:FacilitiesManager

Start date:As soon as possible

Contract:Permanent

Hours:36 hours, 52 weeks (the working hours for this role is in a shift rota pattern, therefore one week will be 06:00 am to 14:00 pm and second week will be 11:00 am to 19:00 pm)

The Role

You will have experience working in a school or maintenance environment, with a strong capability for high-quality DIY tasks. You will also be solution-focused, proactive, and take great pride in the appearance of the school site. In this hands‑on role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring that our school is a welcoming, secure, and pristine environment for students, staff, and visitors. Collaborating closely with the Facilities Manager and premises team, you will undertake a variety of responsibilities that ensure the smooth operation of our Academy. Your tasks will include site maintenance, repairs, decorating, caretaking, gardening, security, waste management, and minibus driving, as well as supporting our sister school, Ark EvelynGrace Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure school buildings and grounds are secure and safe at all times.
• Escort visitors and contractors from the car park to reception, as required.
• Carry out premises daily and weekly routines consistently.
• Respond and complete all tasks requested through the helpdesk system promptly.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance tasks, as required.
• Maintain litter free environment, ensuring that the site is always kept clean and presentable at all times.
• Undertake emergency cleaning, graffiti removal and any other ad‑hoc cleaning, including toilet and window cleaning.
• Operate the Building Management Systems (BMS), CCTV system heating, ventilation, lighting, water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems.
• Ensure that appropriate premises related signs and notices are displayed at all times eg fire exits.
• Assist with fire and other evacuation procedures and always ensure all fire exits are accessible and that fire extinguishers are correctly positioned.
• Maintain paths and roads to be free of slip hazards, removing snow and treating ice, when required.
• Notify the appropriate agencies where there is a pest or vermin problem.

Qualification Criteria

• Right to work in the UK
• Basic training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and grounds maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team
• Approachable, adaptable, flexible, and calm with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Solution focused, hard working, conscientious and detail oriented.
• Organised, and able to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of work and achieving excellence
• Keen to learn and develop own skills
• Able to drive and willingness to take a MIDAS test
• Practical understanding of health & safety and security procedures and practices
• Basic computer skills e.g. email, MS Word, Internet.
• Skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, painting
• Able to manage several projects at once, prioritising accordingly to meet deadlines