Premises Assistant - Level 3

Abbey Hill Academy & College; Longton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming culture

Wellbeing support

Training & mentoring

Recognition and rewards

Competitive pay & pensions

Employee voice

Job summary

Abbey Hill Academy & College seeks a proactive premises assistant to join our team at Norton Site. You will help maintain a safe, secure school environment, perform routine checks, manage deliveries, and support lettings and minor repairs.

Ideal candidates will be familiar with COSHH rules, health and safety practices, and basic site maintenance. The role covers multiple Abbey Hill sites during holidays and requires reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in school premises or building maintenance.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Secure buildings and site, perform daily security checks.
• Maintain records of maintenance and security.
• Follow COSHH and health and safety guidelines.
• Assist with portage tasks and movement of furniture.
• Undertake minor repairs to buildings and site.
• Replace consumables and monitor supplies.
• Operate heating, cooling, lighting and security systems.
• Receive deliveries and manage waste collection.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and lettings tasks.
• Act as key holder for emergency access.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Health & safety

Security procedures

COSHH awareness

Education

None specified

Tools

CCTV systems

Locking/Unlocking procedures

Job description

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Abbey Hill Academy & College are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Abbey Hill Academy & College our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

This role is based at our Norton Site, St Nicholas Avenue ST6 8JW

During the holidays the successful candidate would work between all Abbey Hill sites

Job Purpose

To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe workingenvironment, as directed.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensure that buildings and site are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking andunlocking of buildings at pre-determined times
• Keep records relating to maintenance and security
• Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazardsare identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately
• Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school
• Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildingsand site
• Replacing such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations as are not covered byalternative arrangements, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels etc.
• Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms)
• Receive deliveries to the school site
• Minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices and procedures. E.g.lubrication of heating pumps
• Collect and assemble waste for collection
• Periodic cleaning of designated areas of the school building and grounds according to instructions
• Assist with the maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for examplesports/theatrical equipment
• Undertake lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements
• Act as a designated key holder, providing emergency access to the school site
• Act as school contact in relation to premises related contractors
• Organise testing for asbestos and other health and safety procedures
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
• Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.