Premises Officer

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

Location: Deptford Green School, Lewisham
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) 

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

The Premises Officer plays an essential role in ensuring the optimal functioning and safety of our school premises. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference by maintaining a welcoming, safe, and well-functioning environment for pupils and staff. You'll be part of a supportive team, working proactively to manage maintenance tasks, respond quickly to issues, and coordinate activities that keep our schools running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety in their day, and values being part of a collaborative team environment.

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 regular quality checks of the premises to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality
• Carrying out minor repairs such as fixing light fixtures, addressing plumbing issues, and maintaining door hardware
• Performing planned preventative maintenance and liaising with external contractors for larger repairs
• Assisting school staff with porterage tasks including furniture moving, display mounting, and equipment repairs
• Maintaining site security by opening and locking gates, patrolling the premises, and responding to incidents according to school procedures

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 possess a strong understanding of health and safety regulations and can identify potential hazards
• You have effective communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively with others
• You're able to prioritise tasks effectively and work calmly under pressure
• You're flexible, reliable, and willing to respond to emergencies 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 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.