Premises & Maintenance Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Premises & Maintenance Technician to maintain three primary schools across Greater London. Responsibilities include a variety of maintenance tasks such as plumbing and carpentry, ensuring safety standards, and managing site activities. The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and has strong DIY skills. This temporary role may lead to a permanent position after 12 weeks. Driving is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in plumbing, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Reliability and organization for independent work across multiple sites.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure school safety and compliance with health standards.
• Perform regular checks and address issues.

Skills

DIY and maintenance skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Premises & Maintenance Technician
Location: Across three primary schools
Contract Type: Temporary with potential to go permanent after 12 weeks
Start Date: January

Tags: INDED

Are you a practical, reliable and proactive Premises & Maintenance Technician looking for a role where no two days are the same? Do you take pride in keeping school environments safe, clean and running smoothly? Are you confident working across multiple sites and supporting a welcoming school community?

If you answered YES, this Premises & Maintenance Technician role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role

• Carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry and general DIY.

• Ensure all school sites remain safe, secure and compliant with health and safety standards.

• Complete daily, weekly and termly checks, identifying and addressing issues promptly.

• Support and oversee contractors working on site, ensuring high-quality work.

• Work closely with school leaders and site staff to keep each school running smoothly.

• Manage your workload effectively across three primary school settings.

• Candidate would need to drive

The Schools

• Three vibrant and welcoming Church of England primary schools with strong community values.

• Supportive leadership teams who value collaboration and professional growth.

• A culture rooted in respect, inclusion and wellbeing for pupils, staff and visitors.

• Opportunities to access high-quality CPD, coaching and mentoring across the trust.

• Environments that encourage creativity, innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• Strong DIY and maintenance skills, including plumbing, carpentry and general repairs.

• Reliable, organised and able to work independently across multiple sites.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with pupils, staff and external contractors.

• Understanding of health & safety responsibilities, or willingness to learn.

• A proactive approach and the confidence to take initiative when needed.

To apply for this Premises & Maintenance Technician role, or to find out more, please contact Micah Osei-Williams at Interaction Education.