Premises Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Woking, Surrey, GU22 0NH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1486611 |
Summary
“Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student’s experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential.”The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and reliable candidate to join our Premises team. Tasked with ensuring the School building and its facilities are maintained to the highest standard, you will ensure that the environment is safe, secure and operational for students, staff, community users and visitors - at all times.
As Premises Assistant, you will be a hands-on, can-do person with a calm sense of efficiency and organisation, together with the ability to solve problems. In ensuring the School is a clean, attractive and secure place to be, you will prioritise the educational, safety and welfare needs of our students.
You will share the School's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve at high levels and recognise the critical role that the fabric of the School plays in facilitating this.
You will ideally have experience of premises or facilities work, be aware of maintenance programmes and H&S compliance, and always carry out your work to a consistently high standard. The role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to move furniture and equipment as well as doing external grounds work.
A full driving licence and a willingness to drive minibuses and complete basic vehicle checks would be advantageous.
The role is full-time, although part-time working would be considered, 52 weeks a year. The working week is 40 hours, excluding a 30-minute lunch break. There will be a requirement to work occasional evenings to set up/ clear up school events. The School would welcome applications from candidates that live within a short distance of the School.
About youYou will have a basic standard of numeracy and literacy skillsYou will have experience of using a computer MS Office (Word /Excel) and/or Google Suite - (Gmail/Google Drive)
A maintenance trade qualification is desirable, but not essential
Ideally, you will have a good knowledge of practical applications e.g. working with tools, plumbing
The detailsSalary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Full-time and Permanent (part-time working would be considered)
Working hours: 40 hours per week, across 5 days, 52 weeks per year
Holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum to be taken in the school holidays
To start: July 2025
Colleague Benefits High quality lunch provision as we employ our own chefs which can sometimes include a free lunch if required to support the kitchen during lunch service Modern new building Reduced gym membership at Woking Sportsbox, our neighbouring sports facility Cycle to work scheme Access to convenient and free parking
Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Only fully completed School application forms received will be accepted as valid applications.
Colleague Benefits High quality lunch provision as we employ our own chefs which can sometimes include a free lunch if required to support the kitchen during lunch service Modern new building Reduced gym membership at Woking Sportsbox, our neighbouring sports facility Cycle to work scheme Access to convenient and free parking
Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Only fully completed School application forms received will be accepted as valid applications.