Site and Premises Assistant - 37

Co-op Academies Trust; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academies Trust is seeking a Site and Premises Assistant to help maintain and secure its school premises. The role covers daily security checks, health and safety duties, and general site maintenance in Leeds.

You will work 37 hours per week on a permanent basis, with occasional Saturday lettings and events. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and you may be involved in out-of-hours building usage and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that buildings and sites are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking and unlocking of buildings/gates at predetermined times.
• Keep records relating to Health & Safety, Maintenance and Security (Updating Parago In-House system).
• Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
• Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school.
• Using initiative and without supervision, undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.
• Report all Maintenance issues to the Site Manager and keep a log of Repairs.
• Replacing such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels etc.
• Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Receive deliveries to the school site.
• Minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices and procedures. eg. lubrication of heating pumps.
• Collect and assemble waste for collection.
• Lettings cover which may require some Saturday work.
• Assist with events and examinations set-up.
• Assist with the maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example sports/theatrical equipment
• Liaise with third party letting Agencies with regards to use of academy buildings out of hours.
• Act as a designated key holder, providing emergency access to the school site.
• Act as school contact in relation to premises related contractors.
• Organise testing for fire and health and safety procedures.
• Occasional driving duties to assist with events/trips etc.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Job description

Key Role Information

• Salary: £25,185 - £25,989
• Job type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 02/10/2026 00:00
• Interview: W/B 5th October
• Contract term: AYR - All year round
• Pay grade: NJC Payscale | NJC4 - NJC6
• Department: Site & Facilities
• Key stage: Not Applicable
• Hours per week: 37.00
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

Purpose Of Role

To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe working environment, as directed.

Key Accountabilities (and Specific Duties / Responsibilities)

• Ensure that buildings and sites are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking and unlocking of buildings/gates at predetermined times.
• Keep records relating to Health & Safety, Maintenance and Security (Updating Parago In-House system).
• Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
• Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school.
• Using initiative and without supervision, undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.
• Report all Maintenance issues to the Site Manager and keep a log of Repairs.
• Replacing such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels etc.
• Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Receive deliveries to the school site.
• Minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices and procedures. eg. lubrication of heating pumps.
• Collect and assemble waste for collection.
• Lettings cover which may require some Saturday work.
• Assist with events and examinations set-up.
• Assist with the maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example sports/theatrical equipment
• Liaise with third party letting Agencies with regards to use of academy buildings out of hours.
• Act as a designated key holder, providing emergency access to the school site.
• Act as school contact in relation to premises related contractors.
• Organise testing for fire and health and safety procedures.
• Occasional driving duties to assist with events/trips etc.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post.

The above list is not exhaustive or exclusive. The role requires the post holder to be professional, cooperative and flexible in line with business needs of the school. The post holder is required to undertake additional such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading for the post.

For further information such as key accountabilities and person specification, please see the attached Candidate Pack.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Site and Premises Assistant Candidate PackSite and Premises Assistant 26_27 - Candidate Pack.pdf

Co-op Academy Brierley

Robin Kitchen [Brierley]

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Cross Green Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 0BA

Robin Kitchen [Brierley]

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