Premises Assistant Needed - Secondary Schools In South London

Principal Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in London is seeking a reliable Premises Assistant to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the school environment. Key responsibilities include managing daily operations, performing maintenance tasks, and supporting health & safety checks. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, a good understanding of site security, and be available full-time, Monday to Friday. Competitive pay of £100-£130 per day based on experience.

Benefits

Supportive school teams

Long-term opportunities

Stable work throughout the year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Premises Assistant, Caretaker or Site Manager, school experience preferred.
• Confident with basic maintenance and repairs.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Open and lock up the school, ensuring areas are secure.
• Carry out daily site checks, basic repairs, and maintenance.
• Support cleaning standards and tackle deep cleaning tasks.
• Assist with health & safety checks.
• Manage deliveries and stock organization.
• Liaise with contractors and report maintenance issues.
• Ensure classrooms and outdoor spaces are safe and tidy.

Skills

Basic DIY skills

Health & safety awareness

Site security knowledge

Punctuality

Job description

Premises Assistant Needed

Secondary schools across South East and South West London are seeking reliable, hands‑on Premises Assistants to help keep their buildings safe, clean and fully operational. You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the site – from opening up in the morning to making sure everything is ready for staff and students.

This role suits:

• Experienced School Premises Assistants / Site Managers
• Caretakers or facilities staff with school or public‑building experience
• Practical, hands‑on people happy to get stuck into all aspects of site work

Responsibilities

• Open and lock up the school, ensuring all areas are secure
• Carry out daily site checks, basic repairs and general maintenance
• Support cleaning standards and tackle seasonal / deep‑clean tasks when needed
• Assist with health & safety checks (fire alarms, emergency lighting, playgrounds, etc.)
• Manage deliveries, stock, and basic store‑room organisation
• Liaise with contractors and report larger maintenance issues
• Make sure classrooms, corridors and outdoor spaces are safe, tidy and ready for learning

Requirements

• Experience as a Premises Assistant, Caretaker or Site Manager (school experience strongly preferred)
• Confident with basic DIY and day‑to‑day maintenance
• Good awareness of health & safety, safeguarding and site security
• Reliable, punctual and happy to take on less glamorous seasonal jobs
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Available full‑time, Monday to Friday

Pay & Benefits

• £100‑£130 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities)
• Long‑term and potential permanent opportunities available
• Supportive school teams and stable, year‑round work
• Roles across South East & South West London with local placements where possible

Apply Now

Send your CV or expression of interest to: [email protected]