Premises Assistant

Equans; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Employee discount

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks

EAP and wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is recruiting a Premises Assistant to join the team at Marriott & Lonsdale School, SG2 8BL, Stevenage. This permanent, full-time role offers a 37.5-hour week with shift patterns including weekends and weekday evenings as described.

You will assist in maintaining safety, security and day-to-day school operations, carry out routine inspections, safety checks, minor repairs, and support contractors on site while keeping accurate records and complying with health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is desirable.
• Good reading and writing skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, security and day-to-day school operations; perform routine inspections and safety checks.
• Support contractors on site and complete minor repairs; keep records and report defects or damage in line with procedures.

Skills

Customer facing

Health and safety

Literacy

Job description

Job: Support Functions Other Contract type: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Location: Stevenage United Kingdom Offer ID: 91131Equans is recruiting for a Premises Assistant to join the team in Marriott & Lonsdale School, SG2 8BL . This is a permanent Full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £26,734.50 per annum and benefits packageShift Times :Sat-Sun - 08.00-18.00Mon - 14.00-22.00Tues-Wed - 16.00-22.00Thurs-Fri - Rest DaysWhat will you deliver?The Premises Assistant will help maintain the safety, security and day-to-day operation of Marriott & Lonsdale School by carrying out routine inspections, fire safety checks, meter and plant checks, minor repairs and general maintenance. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, monitoring stock levels, reporting defects or damage, supporting contractors on site and responding to reasonable maintenance requests, while ensuring all work is completed in line with building procedures and health and safety requirements.What we offer.Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Who we are looking for?Experience in a customer facing role is desirableGood reading and writing skillsBasic computer literacy would be desirable or willingness to train as requiredKnowledge of health and safetyPrior experience working in a school environment is preferredWho are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.What's next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.\"We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.