Premises Officer – Temporary Assignment (Starting Week Commencing 15th December)

Axcis Education Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Croydon is seeking a Premises Officer for a temporary role starting in December. The position requires hands-on facilities support, ensuring the educational environment is safe and well-maintained. Key requirements include previous experience in premises management, strong practical skills, and the ability to drive a manual van. Applicants should expect a flexible shift pattern. A compensation rate will depend on skills and experience.

Benefits

£50 in shopping vouchers for successful referrals

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or premises support, ensuring security and maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and adhere to health & safety standards.
• Demonstrated reliability and independence in work.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of educational premises.
• Ensure a safe and secure working environment.
• Manage site maintenance tasks and compliance checks.

Skills

Previous premises, caretaking, facilities, or site maintenance experience

Ability to drive a manual van

Strong practical skills

Education

MiDAS qualification

Job description

Axcis Education is seeking an experienced Premises Officer for a temporary facilities role starting the week commencing 15th December. The site will be closed from 25th December to 1st January (inclusive).

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the day-to‑day running of a large educational premises, ensuring the environment is safe, secure, and well maintained. This is a hands‑on role requiring flexibility and reliability.

Key Details

• Start date: Week commencing 15th December
• Working hours: 8‑hour shifts between 6am and 6pm
• Rota: 2‑week shift pattern
• Duration: Ongoing temporary cover
• Closed: 25th December – 1st January

Essential Requirements

• Previous premises, caretaking, facilities, or site maintenance experience
• Ability to drive a manual van
• MiDAS qualification (highly desirable)
• Strong practical skills (basic repairs, health & safety awareness, site security, etc.)
• Reliability and the ability to work independently

Desirable Experience

• Working within school or educational environments
• Knowledge of compliance checks and building procedures

If you have the relevant experience and are available from mid‑December, Axcis would love to hear from you.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Tessa Ejehu on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

£50 in shopping vouchers is available for successful referrals. The position is temporary unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact

Tessa Ejehu

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1044