Premises Assistant

Alkborough Primary Academy, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 9JG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.31 Hourly 10 hours per week 06:30 -08:30 Monday to Friday - Term Time only

Premises Assistant job summary

• Carrying out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment, which are not beyond the scope of an unskilled handyman.
• Carrying out repairs, to include plumbing, redecorating and joinery/fixings
• Key holder - responsible for opening and closing of the site when required
• Be a registered key holder and a point of contact in an emergency
• Be available for out of hours’ lettings for such as school events and allow contractors access to site
• Maintaining records of repair, maintenance and compliance as directed
• Operate and respond appropriately to alarm equipment, fire, intruder and operating systems.
• To carry out compliance testing and other weekly/monthly checks and maintain records
• Responsible for heating - day to day management of boilers etc. e.g. maintenance of appropriate temperature, checking of plant/equipment
• Porterage of equipment e.g. delivering parcels, moving furniture and equipment
• To carry out minor ground’s maintenance tasks as necessary
• To carry out ad hoc cleaning duties as needed, such as due to a spillage
• To report any cleaning issues to the cleaning manager and share operational information
• Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately and safely
• Setting up of equipment and resources as requested
• Actively support the Trust in its sustainability aims and recycling initiatives
• Report any defects of the buildings, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Estates Supervisor or the Head of Operations in their absence.
• Monitor contractors to ensure health and safety compliance
• Keep paths, entrances free of rubbish, debris, ice and snow to ensure the safety of children, parents, staff and visitors.
• Read Gas, Electric and Water metres as required.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alkborough Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 57 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alkborough Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alkborough-primary-academy

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