School Premises Assistant / Caretaker

Envision Education; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking a practical Premises Assistant to help maintain a primary school’s buildings and grounds. You will resolve everyday issues, assist with safety checks and support activities across the site.

The role emphasizes DIY, maintenance and a proactive approach, with responsibilities including opening/locking up and ensuring a secure, welcoming environment for learners and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven practical skills in DIY, repairs or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs, general maintenance and DIY tasks.
• Complete and record routine health and safety checks.
• Keep school grounds clean, tidy and free from litter.
• Move deliveries, furniture and equipment safely.
• Set up rooms for meetings and school events.
• Support opening, locking up and site security when required.

Skills

DIY & repairs

Maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Handy with repairs? Take pride in a job well done? Help keep a school safe, welcoming and ready for learning.

Envision Education is recruiting a practical, reliable Premises Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a primary school. If you have experience in caretaking, building maintenance, facilities support or DIY, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a rewarding school environment.

The Role

Working alongside the school team, you'll help maintain the buildings and grounds, resolve everyday maintenance issues and keep the site clean and secure.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs, general maintenance and DIY tasks.




• Complete and record routine health and safety checks.




• Keep school grounds clean, tidy and free from litter.




• Move deliveries, furniture and equipment safely.




• Set up rooms for meetings and school events.




• Support opening, locking up and site security when required.

What We're Looking For

• Proven practical skills in DIY, repairs or maintenance.




• A dependable, proactive approach and the ability to work independently.




• Flexibility to support split shifts and the needs of the school.




• A commitment to health and safety, safeguarding and site security.




• School caretaking or similar experience is desirable, but not essential.




• A minibus licence, or willingness to obtain one.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding checks.