Premises Manager

Randstad UK; St Albans; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: £15-£20 per hour

Free training resources

Referral scheme: £300 voucher

Job summary

Randstad Education is supporting a reputable primary school in St Albans to appoint a reliable Premises Manager.

You will oversee day-to-day care, safety and upkeep of the school site, covering security, compliance testing, routine repairs, and facilities preparation across the estate.

This is a year-round, permanent role at 30 hours per week, reporting to the Headteacher and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in DIY, minor repairs, plumbing or trade maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and COSHH.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• School or public-sector facility experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily opening procedures and act as keyholder.
• Arrange spaces for breakfast club and dining; set up for functions.
• Perform weekly fire alarm tests and monitor risk assessments.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and prompt repairs.
• Oversee grounds upkeep, waste, recycling, and cleaning routines.

Skills

DIY & maintenance

Health & safety compliance

Site security management

Time management

Independent workload management

Tools

Facilities software (Statlog)

Job description

Premises Manager

£15 to £20 per hour

St Albans

Are you a proactive, hands-on professional with a strong practical skill set, dedicated to keeping learning environments safe, secure, and running smoothly?

Can you manage day-to-day site logistics, maintain rigorous health and safety standards, and carry out responsive DIY and maintenance repairs with pride?

Are you seeking a stable, permanent year-round position where your work directly supports the well-being of pupils, staff, and the wider school community?

Randstad Education is currently supporting a reputable partner Primary School in the St Albans area in appointing an exceptional, reliable Premises Manager to oversee the day-to-day care, safety, and operational upkeep of the school site. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, this year-round, 30-hour-per-week post carries overall responsibility for building security, scheduled compliance testing, routine repairs, and facility preparation. Working across both the lower and upper sites, you will serve as a vital presence ensuring the entire school estate remains safe, clean, welcoming, and inspiring for every child.

Core Responsibilities

• Site Security & Access Control: Lead daily opening procedures (disabling alarms, unlocking exterior shutters, and opening school gates for morning access), secure gates post-registration, and act as a reliable keyholder when required.
• Daily Set-Up & Porterage Logistics: Arrange tables and spaces for morning Breakfast Club and lunchtime dining, set up furniture for school functions, unpack daily milk and fruit deliveries, and replenish essential nursery and school stock.
• Health, Safety & Compliance Testing: Complete daily morning walk-throughs to assess site risks, conduct weekly fire alarm tests, monitor asbestos logs, review risk assessments, and record statutory compliance checks using dedicated facilities software (e.g., Statlog).
• Routine Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out day-to-day DIY, basic carpentry, simple plumbing, minor decorative refurbishments, and prompt repairs raised by classroom staff.
• Grounds & Environmental Upkeep: Manage general grounds maintenance (clearing paths, leaf blowing, and debris removal) alongside overseeing on-site waste, recycling points, and daily cleaning routines.

Candidate Profile

• Practical Experience: Proven competence in general DIY, minor building repairs, basic plumbing, or trade maintenance is essential; prior experience working within a school, academy trust, or public-sector facility is highly desirable.
• Technical & Compliance Knowledge: Basic working knowledge of health and safety regulations, COSHH, fire safety procedures, and digital compliance logging.
• Work Ethic & Organisation: Strong self-motivation with the initiative to prioritise competing maintenance tasks and manage independent workloads effectively.
• Personal Attributes: High reliability, excellent timekeeping, adaptability to school routines, and respect for the school's foundational ethos and community values.
• Safeguarding Vetting: Subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Child Workforce DBS check, references, and online screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Why Partner with Randstad?

• Pay rates - £15 to £20 per hour
• Free Training Resources: Access to relevant compliance and safety training modules, including Health & Safety Essentials, Asbestos Awareness, and Child Safeguarding.
• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every education or site support professional you successfully refer to our team!