Premises Manager

greater jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Layton Primary School is seeking a responsible, enthusiastic Premises Manager to maintain the site, buildings and grounds, ensuring a healthy and safe environment for pupils and staff.

You will oversee cleaning, repairs and contractor work, lead on health and safety, and coordinate workloads across the site. A full driving licence and flexible hours may be required, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining school site, buildings and grounds.
• Ability to supervise cleaning and maintenance teams.
• Experience in health and safety and risk assessments.
• DBS check and legal working proof required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Managing efficiently and effectively the school site, buildings and grounds.
• Supervising and completing repairs and maintenance.
• Managing an internal cleaning team.
• Instructing and managing contractors and obtaining quotes.
• Leading health and safety initiatives and risk assessments in the school.

Skills

Practical skills

Driving licence

Job description

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 37hrs

Salary - NJC Grade E SCP 12-17 £29,542 - £32,046 per annum

Closing Date - 1st December 2026 at 12 Noon

Layton Primary School is seeking to appoint a responsible, enthusiastic and highly motivated Premises Manager. The role is to commence as soon as possible, however an alternative, mutually agreed start date could be arranged if necessary.

We are seeking a highly skilled, energetic and flexible person, who has a range of practical abilities to help keep our site clean, healthy and safe. They will be resourceful, able to organise their own workload and follow policies and procedures.

You must have proven experience of your practical skills and the ability to demonstrate initiative, which will be necessary for the efficient operation of site services.

The successful applicant will be capable of working as part of a team and able to contribute to the smooth running of our school through maintaining high standards of site care, maintenance and cleaning.

The successful applicant may be required to work flexibly, and very occasional evenings and weekends – this is a full-time 37 hours per week position. Full clean driving licence will be required.

Main duties

• Managing efficiently and effectively the school site, buildings and grounds
• Supervising and completing repairs and maintenance
• Managing an internal cleaning team
• Instructing and managing contractors and obtaining value for money quotes
• Taking a lead role in the management and implementation of health and safety and risk assessments in the school

Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.