We're looking for a Premises Officer to join our Lewisham PFI Schools team based in Lewisham.
Location: Lewisham, London
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
As a Premises Officer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning and safety of our school environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality while creating a welcoming atmosphere for staff and students alike. We value your attention to detail and caring approach to maintaining our educational spaces.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Premises Officer, you'll be working within the Premises team, supporting them in maintaining safe and functional educational environments. Your day to day will include:
* Performing regular quality checks and maintenance of buildings, fixtures, and furniture to ensure a comfortable learning environment
* Addressing safety concerns promptly and conducting routine safety inspections
* Handling minor repairs and coordinating with external contractors for larger issues
* Ensuring the security of the premises through regular patrols and proper access management
* Supporting school staff with practical tasks such as furniture moving and classroom set-ups
What are we looking for?
This role of Premises Officer is great for you if:
* You have experience in premises management, facilities maintenance, or a similar caring role
* You're passionate about creating safe, well-maintained spaces for children and educators to thrive
* You have excellent communication skills and enjoy building collaborative relationships
* You're practical, hands-on, and take pride in maintaining high standards
* You're flexible and responsive, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.