Premises Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Premises Assistant to join a friendly school community. This full-time role involves ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of school facilities, carrying out repairs, and supporting events. You will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The position offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for professional development through access to numerous training resources. If you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, this is the perfect opportunity to make a positive impact in an educational setting.

Benefits

Highest rate of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or maintenance is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with opening and closing the school premises.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Experience in facilities management

Job description

Premises Assistant - Full Time (8am to 3pm)

Location: Greenwich

Are you a reliable and dedicated individual with a keen eye for detail? Do you have experience working in a facilities or maintenance role? Join a friendly and supportive school community as a Premises Assistant!

Position: Premises Assistant
Hours: Full-time, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: MAY 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Set up and take down furniture for events and activities.
• Assist with opening and closing the school premises.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Support with deliveries, health and safety checks, and other ad-hoc tasks.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Practical experience in facilities management or maintenance is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

To register with Tradewind you will need to:

• Provide us with 2 references covering at least a 6 month period and preferably working in a school based environment or one with children.
• We will need a Child Only DBS on the update service.

For more information about the role, contact Craig Sowden.

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment include:

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College.
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions available local to you.
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.