School Premises Technician: Hands-On Maintenance & Growth

Waltham Forest Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Genesis Education Trust, a Church of England Multi-Academy Trust, is looking for a practical, reliable and proactive Premises Assistant to help keep our schools safe, secure, clean and ready for learning.

Working as part of the trust's operations team, you will carry out hands‑on maintenance and site duties across our schools, including repairs, decorating, basic carpentry and plumbing, grounds maintenance, site security and contractor support.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on maintenance experience in estates, facilities or similar.
• Understanding of safe working practices.
• Good organisation, communication and basic IT/record-keeping.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general repairs, decorating, basic carpentry and plumbing.
• Carrying out grounds maintenance and site security tasks.
• Porterage and supporting contractors on site.
• Monitoring and maintaining workshop tools and equipment.
• Assisting with health and safety practices and reporting issues.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Maintenance experience

Safety awareness

Organisation

Record-keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Genesis Education Trust, a Church of England Multi-Academy Trust, is looking for a practical, reliable and proactive Premises Assistant to help keep our schools safe, secure, clean and ready for learning.

Working as part of the trust's operations team, you will carry out hands‑on maintenance and site duties across our schools, including repairs, decorating, basic carpentry and plumbing, grounds maintenance, site security and contractor support.