Premises Officer

VennGroup; Croydon; On-site; GBP 2,663,000 - 3,551,000; Full time

Job summary

VennGroup is seeking School Site Staff in Croydon to oversee day-to-day safety, maintenance, and security of the school premises, ensuring facilities operate to high standards.

Contract is 3 months with potential permanent, pay £19.33–£25.78 per hour via umbrella, with shifts 06:00-14:00, 09:00-17:00, or 10:00-18:00; start ASAP; responsibilities include opening/closing, safety checks, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Experience with building maintenance and planned preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Experience in reactive repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation including COSHH and risk assessments.
• Strong recordkeeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the site's planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical records for compliance, utilities, inspections, and maintenance.
• Carry out daytoday site operations, including opening/closing, security, building checks, and alarm response.
• Conduct regular H&S inspections, risk assessments, fire safety testing, and evacuation drill support.
• Liaise with contractors, ensuring safe working practices, permits, compliance and quality delivery.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance tasks, and basic redecoration where required.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including playgrounds, driveways, and external equipment.
• Ensure all statutory testing (PAT, legionella checks, equipment inspections) is completed and recorded.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

PPM scheduling

Reactive repairs

COSHH knowledge

Recordkeeping

Communication

Job description

School Site Staff (multiple roles)

Location: Croydon

Contract: 3 months, temporary to permanent

Pay: £19.33 up to £25.78 through an umbrella company (based on experience)

Shifts: 06:00 - 14:00, 09:00 - 17:00, 10:00 - 18:00.
Start Date: ASAP

The Role

You will be responsible for the dayto‑day safety, maintenance, and security of the school site and ensure the premises, grounds, and associated services operate effectively and to the highest possible standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the site's planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical records for compliance, utilities, inspections, and maintenance.
• Carry out daytoday site operations, including opening/closing, security, building checks, and alarm response.
• Conduct regular H&S inspections, risk assessments, fire safety testing, and evacuation drill support.
• Liaise with contractors, ensuring safe working practices, permits, compliance and quality delivery.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance tasks, and basic redecoration where required.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including playgrounds, driveways, and external equipment.
• Ensure all statutory testing (PAT, legionella checks, equipment inspections) is completed and recorded.
• Support minibus maintenance and, if qualified, provide occasional driving duties (not essential).

Essential Skills & Experience

• Enhanced DBS
• Experience in building maintenance, PPM scheduling, and reactive repairs.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation, including COSHH and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and recordkeeping skills.