Premises Assistant

Role purpose To support the safe, clean, secure, and well-maintained operation of the school's premises and facilities. The Premises Assistant will work as part of the premises team under the direction of the Premises Supervisor, carrying out a range of practical maintenance, cleaning support, grounds, and security duties to ensure the school site is a safe, welcoming, and functional environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for site each weekday and one in four weekends to ensure the security, maintenance, smooth running and facilitating of all activities on site. With a busy schedule of community lettings, the role will combine the undertaking of compliance and maintenance tasks whilst overseeing activities on site outside of school hours. Hours of work will vary from week to week and will be either: 6.30am-2.30pm Monday-Wednesday 2pm-10pm Thursday-Friday OR 2pm-10pm Monday- Friday Plus 8am-4pm Saturday-Sunday (one weekend in four) Main duties and responsibilities Health & Safety and Statutory Compliance Carry out routine health and safety checks as directed by the Premises Supervisor (Secondary) or Regional Estates Manager (Primary) (e.g. fire door checks, emergency lighting tests, water flushing records). Report any health and safety hazards, defects, or maintenance issues to the Premises Supervisor promptly. Follow all health and safety policies and procedures, including safe use of equipment and hazardous substances (COSHH). Participate in fire drills and support evacuation procedures as directed. Maintain accurate records for all checks and tasks completed. Estates and Facilities Management Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs across the school site as directed and within the scope of competence (e.g. painting, basic joinery, replacing light bulbs, fixing fixtures and fittings). Set-up and takedown furniture, equipment, and rooms for school events, examinations, lettings, and meetings as required. Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of internal and external areas of the school site, including corridors, toilets, changing rooms, and communal spaces, working alongside the cleaning team as required. Carry out grounds maintenance duties including litter picking, sweeping paths, clearing drains, maintaining external areas, emptying bins and assisting with winter gritting/snow clearance. Support the operation and basic maintenance checks of plant rooms, boiler rooms, and utility systems under the direction of the Premises Supervisor. Take receipt of, move, and distribute deliveries and stock across the site. Contractor Management Sign in and direct contractors on site in accordance with school procedures. Support the Premises Supervisor in monitoring contractor activity and reporting any concerns. Risk Management and Reporting Record and report any maintenance faults, defects, or safety concerns using the school's reporting system. M