Premises & Facilities Manager - Primary School

Marchant Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a practical Premises Manager for a co-educational primary school in Gloucestershire. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance, site security, health and safety compliance, and contractor coordination to ensure a safe, well-presented environment for pupils and staff.

You will inspect facilities, manage budgets and records, respond to emergencies, and support school events. The role requires reliability, organisation and the ability to work independently as part of a

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Carrying out regular site inspections and identifying maintenance or health and safety issues.
• Coordinating contractors and external suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Supporting the school with statutory compliance, risk assessments, fire safety and other health and safety requirements.
• Managing site security, including opening and closing the school as required.
• Monitoring and maintaining heating, lighting, plumbing and other essential services.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to premises, inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Managing premises-related budgets and obtaining quotations where appropriate.
• Ensuring the school grounds are safe, tidy and well presented.
• Responding promptly to emergencies, faults and urgent maintenance issues.
• Supporting school events and activities, including occasional work outside normal school hours.

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a practical Premises Manager for a co-educational primary school in Gloucestershire. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance, site security, health and safety compliance, and contractor coordination to ensure a safe, well-presented environment for pupils and staff.

You will inspect facilities, manage budgets and records, respond to emergencies, and support school events. The role requires reliability, organisation and the ability to work independently as part of a