Job Description
Summary:
Premises Assistant job opportunity at a thriving co-educational school in Bristol.
About the School:
A school dedicated to providing a holistic education for students aged 3 to 18, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care, sporting excellence, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Premises Assistant to support the school's maintenance team and ensure the safety and security of the campus. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, professional, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a professional and friendly first point of contact for all visitors to the school site
- Ensure hired facilities meet requirements and explain emergency procedures to visitors
- Conduct evening boiler room and kitchen electrical checks
- Respond to emergency situations such as water leaks or power failures and report to senior staff
- Support the setup and breakdown of facilities for planned school activities
- Address urgent requests including breakages, spills, or safety issues
- Respond promptly to fire and intruder alarm calls or activations
- Ensure all buildings and site areas are locked and secured at the end of each shift
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Polite, professional and friendly attitude
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Comfortable working alone
- Discreet, tactful and able to observe professional standards
- Physically fit to meet the demands of the role
Preferred
- Experience in a similar premises or maintenance role
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures
- Strong customer service skills
- Experience with emergency response procedures
Compensation & Benefits:
- Hourly rate of £12.50 per hour
- Free on-site parking
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- 6.6 weeks of paid holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time roles)