Premises Officer

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

Location: Lewisham PFI Schools, 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 crucial role in supporting the optimal functioning and safety of school premises. This position requires proactive management of tasks, rapid response to issues, and effective coordination of maintenance activities. You'll assist in the day-to-day delivery of services within the PFI contract, while adhering to health and safety regulations and fostering a culture of environmental sustainability.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Premises Officer, you'll be working within the Lewisham PFI Schools team, supporting them in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming school environments. Your day to day will include:

• Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly quality checks of the premises to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality
• Carrying out minor repairs such as replacing light fixtures, fixing leaky faucets, patching walls, and repairing door hardware
• Maintaining security by opening and locking gates, doors, and windows, and patrolling the site to deter unauthorised access
• Assisting school staff with tasks such as furniture moving, large display mounting, and repairs to classrooms and equipment
• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment by identifying and reporting hazards, ensuring fire safety equipment is maintained, and clearing ice and snow from pathways

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 related field
• You have a strong understanding of health and safety regulations with the ability to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate measures
• You're proficient in performing routine maintenance tasks, minor repairs, and general upkeep to ensure a safe and functional environment

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.