School Premises Assistant

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a practical School Premises Assistant to support the day-to-day running, maintenance and security of a busy secondary school in Hammersmith & Fulham, West London. The role is full-time with a 12:00 pm-8:00 pm shift.

You will conduct inspections, coordinate contractors, support safety procedures and help keep the site well maintained. The ideal candidate is dependable, organised and hands-on, with experience in facilities management or building maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, facilities management or building maintenance is preferred.
• Organised, proactive and reliable with good communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a school environment and follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular inspections of internal and external areas and identify maintenance and safety issues.
• Supporting statutory testing, site inspections and compliance procedures.
• Reporting defects and contributing to action plans to maintain the premises.
• Helping coordinate contractors and communicating site management issues effectively.
• Supporting site security and emergency procedures, including out-of-hours call-outs when required.
• Assisting with general upkeep, maintenance and smooth operation of the school site.

Skills

Practical

Maintenance

Site safety

Job description

School Premises Assistant

Are you a practical, reliable and proactive individual looking for a rewarding premises role in a school environment? We are seeking a Premises Assistant to support the day-to-day running, maintenance and security of a busy secondary school in Hammersmith & Fulham.

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, West London

Position: School Premises Assistant

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, asap start

Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00 pm-8:00 pm, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break.

The Role - School Premises Assistant in Hammersmith & Fulham, West London

Working alongside the Premises Manager and senior leadership team, you will help ensure the school site remains safe, secure and well maintained. You will carry out inspections, identify maintenance issues, support contractors and assist with the effective management of the school's buildings, equipment and facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out regular inspections of internal and external areas, identifying maintenance and health and safety issues.
• Supporting statutory testing, site inspections and compliance procedures.
• Reporting defects and contributing to action plans to maintain the premises.
• Helping coordinate contractors and communicating site management issues effectively.
• Supporting site security and emergency procedures, including attending out-of-hours emergency call-outs when required.
• Assisting with the general upkeep, maintenance and smooth operation of the school site.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 12:00 pm-8:00 pm.

45-minute unpaid lunch break.

During school holidays, shifts will be arranged according to operational requirements in agreement with the Premises Manager.

Additional paid overtime may be available for evening and weekend lettings.

The Ideal Candidate:

You will be organised, hands-on and dependable, with a proactive approach to maintenance, site safety and security. Previous experience in premises, facilities management, building maintenance or a similar role would be advantageous. You should have good communication skills, the ability to identify problems and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

If you are looking for a permanent premises position offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunities for development, we would welcome your application.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the clients pay policy