training and education
E-learning modules
Premises Manager
£15 to £20 per hour
St Albans
Are you a proactive, hands-on professional with a strong practical skill set, dedicated to keeping learning environments safe, secure, and running smoothly?
Can you manage day-to-day site logistics, maintain rigorous health and safety standards, and carry out responsive DIY and maintenance repairs with pride?
Are you seeking a stable, permanent year-round position where your work directly supports the well-being of pupils, staff, and the wider school community?
Randstad Education is currently supporting a reputable partner Primary School in the St Albans area in appointing an exceptional, reliable Premises Manager to oversee the day-to-day care, safety, and operational upkeep of the school site. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, this year-round, 30-hour-per-week post carries overall responsibility for building security, scheduled compliance testing, routine repairs, and facility preparation. Working across both the lower and upper sites, you will serve as a vital presence ensuring the entire school estate remains safe, clean, welcoming, and inspiring for every child.
Core Responsibilities
- Site Security & Access Control: Lead daily opening procedures (disabling alarms, unlocking exterior shutters, and opening school gates for morning access), secure gates post-registration, and act as a reliable keyholder when required.
- Daily Set-Up & Porterage Logistics: Arrange tables and spaces for morning Breakfast Club and lunchtime dining, set up furniture for school functions, unpack daily milk and fruit deliveries, and replenish essential nursery and school stock.
- Health, Safety & Compliance Testing: Complete daily morning walk-throughs to assess site risks, conduct weekly fire alarm tests, monitor asbestos logs, review risk assessments, and record statutory compliance checks using dedicated facilities software (e.g., Statlog).
- Routine Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out day-to-day DIY, basic carpentry, simple plumbing, minor decorative refurbishments, and prompt repairs raised by classroom staff.
- Grounds & Environmental Upkeep: Manage general grounds maintenance (clearing paths, leaf blowing, and debris removal) alongside overseeing on-site waste, recycling points, and daily cleaning routines.
Candidate Profile
- Practical Experience: Proven competence in general DIY, minor building repairs, basic plumbing, or trade maintenance is essential; prior experience working within a school, academy trust, or public-sector facility is highly desirable.
- Technical & Compliance Knowledge: Basic working knowledge of health and safety regulations, COSHH, fire safety procedures, and digital compliance logging.
- Work Ethic & Organisation: Strong self-motivation with the initiative to prioritise competing maintenance tasks and manage independent workloads effectively.
- Personal Attributes: High reliability, excellent timekeeping, adaptability to school routines, and respect for the school's foundational ethos and community values.
- Safeguarding Vetting: Subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Child Workforce DBS check, references, and online screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Pay rates - £15 to £20 per hour
- Dedicated Local Guidance: Personalised advice and continuous support from Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment consultant with specialist knowledge across Hertfordshire schools.
- Free Training Resources: Access to relevant compliance and safety training modules, including Health & Safety Essentials, Asbestos Awareness, and Child Safeguarding.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every education or site support professional you successfully refer to our team!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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