Premises Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.21 i £16 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Small Heath, City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 199245 |
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Premises Assistant - Immediate Start
£12.21-£16.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Full‑time, Long‑term Role
Small Heath - Birmingham
DBS on the Update Service is Essential
A busy and welcoming educational setting is seeking a reliable and proactive Premises Assistant to join the site team as soon as possible. This is a hands‑on role supporting the smooth running, safety, and maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. You will work closely with the Premises Manager to ensure the site remains safe, secure, clean, and fully operational at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Security
- Support the Premises Manager to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures.
- Act as a first aider (training can be provided).
- Act as a trained minibus driver when required.
- Assist in ensuring full site cover across all opening hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.
- Support the general security of buildings and grounds, including locking/unlocking and alarm response.
- Help maintain and update risk assessments and management plans.
- Carry out routine site inspections and record findings using the building management system.
- Identify, report, and make safe any hazards on site.
- Follow fire safety procedures and support evacuation processes.
Buildings & Grounds Maintenance
- Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment are operational during opening hours and adjusted for evening/weekend use.
- Undertake general site maintenance, grounds work, and minor repairs to a high standard.
- Ensure refuse is collected and disposed of promptly and in line with legislation.
- Deliver goods and equipment around the site as required.
- Carry out in‑house remedial works and escalate issues requiring contractors.
- Work collaboratively with the cleaning team to ensure all areas are clean, safe, and ready for use.
Lettings (where required)
- Oversee evening lettings, ensuring rooms are set up appropriately and the premises are checked before and after use.
- Take responsibility for the safety of hirers while on site.
- Open and secure the premises following agreed procedures.
- Undertake basic reception duties such as answering calls, greeting visitors, and ensuring DBS requirements are met.
Other Duties
- Promote the safety and welfare of children and young people at all times.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues, visitors, and external contractors.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Premises Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English - Grade C or above.
- First aid qualification (desirable).
- Minibus training (desirable).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Health & Safety qualifications or willingness to undertake training.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience in building or site maintenance, ideally within an educational setting.
- Understanding of Health & Safety, fire safety, and manual handling regulations.
- Ability to monitor contractors and cleaning staff.
- Basic IT skills for record‑keeping and administrative tasks.
- Practical skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, or similar trades (desirable).
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
Behaviours
- Genuine commitment to supporting a safe and positive environment for children.
- Strong safeguarding awareness and understanding of appropriate action.
- Professional, organised, and able to multitask effectively.
- A team player with the ability to use initiative.
- Calm, reliable, and professional under pressure.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of confidentiality.
- Flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs.
Other Requirements
- Right to work in the UK.
- Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and ongoing training.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential.
This is an urgent vacancy, and applications will be reviewed immediately. Candidates with a DBS on the Update Service will be prioritised.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.
£12.21-£16.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Full‑time, Long‑term Role
Small Heath - Birmingham
DBS on the Update Service is Essential
A busy and welcoming educational setting is seeking a reliable and proactive Premises Assistant to join the site team as soon as possible. This is a hands‑on role supporting the smooth running, safety, and maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. You will work closely with the Premises Manager to ensure the site remains safe, secure, clean, and fully operational at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Security
- Support the Premises Manager to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures.
- Act as a first aider (training can be provided).
- Act as a trained minibus driver when required.
- Assist in ensuring full site cover across all opening hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.
- Support the general security of buildings and grounds, including locking/unlocking and alarm response.
- Help maintain and update risk assessments and management plans.
- Carry out routine site inspections and record findings using the building management system.
- Identify, report, and make safe any hazards on site.
- Follow fire safety procedures and support evacuation processes.
Buildings & Grounds Maintenance
- Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment are operational during opening hours and adjusted for evening/weekend use.
- Undertake general site maintenance, grounds work, and minor repairs to a high standard.
- Ensure refuse is collected and disposed of promptly and in line with legislation.
- Deliver goods and equipment around the site as required.
- Carry out in‑house remedial works and escalate issues requiring contractors.
- Work collaboratively with the cleaning team to ensure all areas are clean, safe, and ready for use.
Lettings (where required)
- Oversee evening lettings, ensuring rooms are set up appropriately and the premises are checked before and after use.
- Take responsibility for the safety of hirers while on site.
- Open and secure the premises following agreed procedures.
- Undertake basic reception duties such as answering calls, greeting visitors, and ensuring DBS requirements are met.
Other Duties
- Promote the safety and welfare of children and young people at all times.
- Communicate professionally with colleagues, visitors, and external contractors.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Premises Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English - Grade C or above.
- First aid qualification (desirable).
- Minibus training (desirable).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Health & Safety qualifications or willingness to undertake training.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience in building or site maintenance, ideally within an educational setting.
- Understanding of Health & Safety, fire safety, and manual handling regulations.
- Ability to monitor contractors and cleaning staff.
- Basic IT skills for record‑keeping and administrative tasks.
- Practical skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, or similar trades (desirable).
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
Behaviours
- Genuine commitment to supporting a safe and positive environment for children.
- Strong safeguarding awareness and understanding of appropriate action.
- Professional, organised, and able to multitask effectively.
- A team player with the ability to use initiative.
- Calm, reliable, and professional under pressure.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of confidentiality.
- Flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs.
Other Requirements
- Right to work in the UK.
- Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and ongoing training.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential.
This is an urgent vacancy, and applications will be reviewed immediately. Candidates with a DBS on the Update Service will be prioritised.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.