Premises Assistant - Queen Elizabeth's School

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wimborne Minster is looking for a Premises Assistant to ensure the security and maintenance of the school premises. This full-time role offers an annual salary of £25,989 - £26,403 on a temporary basis until August 2026. Key responsibilities include handling equipment and conducting school inspections. Candidates must have experience in building maintenance and hold a valid driving license for travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in general property maintenance and repairs.
• Must be a keyholder responsible for security and fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security, safety, and maintenance of school premises.
• Handle equipment, machinery, and school furniture.
• Open and lock the school, conducting inspections.

Skills

Working in premises and building maintenance

Team collaboration

Security protocol understanding

Basic first aid knowledge

Education

Clean driving license

Job description

Overview

Queen Elizabeth’s School is looking for a Premises Assistant to join our premises team.

Actual Salary £25,989 - £26,403 per annum Grade 6 SCP 6 - SCP 7

This job is Full time, offered on a Temporary basis until 31 August 2026

Approximate start date October 2025

Responsibilities

• Security, safety and maintenance of school premises
• Regular handling of equipment, machinery and school furniture
• Opening and locking up and inspection of the school is a key responsibility of the role

There is a need to be trained in the provision of basic first aid.

Experience and qualifications

• Working in premises and building maintenance
• Working with a team of colleagues and contractors to complete general property maintenance and repairs
• Keyholder with overall responsibility for security and fire safety across a school estate
• A clean driving licence and your own transport is essential for travel across the Trust's multiple sites and schools.

Working patterns

Working days and shifts will be Monday to Saturday on a rota with other team members and to include the following working patterns: 2.00pm to 10.00pm Weekdays and 8.00am - 6.00pm on Saturday

Working patterns to be discussed at the interview.

Additional information

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team, Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham on 01202 885233 or by emailing [e-mail]