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EQUANS; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EQUANS in Stevenage is recruiting a Premises Assistant to help maintain safety, security and day-to-day operations at Marriott & Lonsdale School. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week and a salary of £26,734.50 per year, with an attractive benefits package.

You will carry out routine inspections, fire safety checks, minor repairs and general maintenance, keep accurate records, monitor stock, support contractors on site and respond to maintenance requests while following

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer facing role is desirable.
• Good reading and writing skills.
• Basic computer literacy or willingness to train.
• Knowledge of health and safety.
• Prior experience in a school environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, security and day-to-day operations at the school.
• Carry out routine inspections, fire safety checks and plant checks.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Keep accurate records, monitor stock levels and report defects.
• Support contractors on site and respond to reasonable maintenance requests.

Skills

Customer facing

Reading & writing

Computer literacy

Health and safety knowledge

School environment experience

Job description

Premises Assistant

Company: EQUANS

Salary: £26,734.50 to £26,734.50 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stevenage, STEVENAGE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Equans is recruiting for a Premises Assistant to join the team in Marriott & Lonsdale School, SG2 8BL . This is a permanent Full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £26,734.50 per annum and benefits package

• Sat-Sun - 08.00-18.00
• Mon - 14.00-22.00
• Tues-Wed - 16.00-22.00
• Thurs-Fri - Rest Days

What will you deliver?

The Premises Assistant will help maintain the safety, security and day-to-day operation of Marriott & Lonsdale School by carrying out routine inspections, fire safety checks, meter and plant checks, minor repairs and general maintenance. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, monitoring stock levels, reporting defects or damage, supporting contractors on site and responding to reasonable maintenance requests, while ensuring all work is completed in line with building procedures and health and safety requirements.

What we offer.

• Paid days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including Accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who we are looking for?

• Experience in a customer facing role is desirable
• Good reading and writing skills
• Basic computer literacy would be desirable or willingness to train as required
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Prior experience working in a school environment is preferred

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third‑party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer‑focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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