Premises officer

We're looking for a Premises Officer to join our Lewisham PFI Schools team based in Lewisham.

Location: Trinity School, Lewisham
Hours: 40 hours per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

The Premises Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the school environment is safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. You'll be working closely with the Premises Manager and school staff to support the smooth running of the premises, carrying out essential maintenance tasks, and helping to create a positive space for students and staff alike. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Premises Officer, you'll be working within the Premises team, supporting them in maintaining and safeguarding the school premises. Your day to day will include:

• Conducting regular quality checks of the premises to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality
• Carrying out minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, fixing leaky taps, patching walls, and repairing door hardware
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and liaising with external contractors for larger repairs
• Supporting school staff with porterage tasks including moving furniture, mounting displays, and delivering parcels
• Maintaining site security by opening and locking gates, patrolling the premises, and ensuring safety doors are secured

What are we looking for?

This role of Premises Officer is great for you if:

• You have previous experience in premises management, facilities maintenance, or a similar role
• You have a strong understanding of health and safety regulations and can identify potential hazards
• You're capable of handling physical tasks safely, including moving equipment and furniture
• You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively with others
• You're flexible, can prioritise tasks effectively, and are willing to work outside regular hours when needed

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 .

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 .

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.