School Premises and Facilities Assistant – Independent School – Richmond upon Thames, London

Location: Richmond upon Thames, London

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An established independent school in Richmond upon Thames is seeking a dependable and practical Premises and Facilities Assistant to help maintain a safe, clean and well-presented school environment. The school provides a broad educational experience and places importance on ensuring that its buildings and grounds are suitable for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will join a premises team responsible for maintaining the school site, responding to day-to-day requests and helping ensure that facilities are ready for lessons, activities and events.

This role would suit someone who takes pride in practical work, has a flexible approach and understands the importance of maintaining a secure and welcoming educational environment.

The Role

The Premises and Facilities Assistant will support the daily maintenance and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds. Working under the direction of the premises manager or site team leader, the postholder will help ensure that classrooms, corridors, communal areas and outdoor spaces remain safe and presentable.

Responsibilities will include carrying out routine site checks, reporting maintenance issues and assisting with minor repairs where appropriate. The successful candidate will help move furniture and equipment, prepare rooms for meetings and school events, and ensure that facilities are arranged according to operational requirements.

The role will also involve checking that access routes are clear, identifying potential hazards and reporting any concerns promptly. The postholder may assist with deliveries, monitor supplies and support contractors attending the premises.

Depending on the school's requirements, duties may include basic decorating, furniture assembly, changing fixtures and fittings, and assisting with general upkeep. All work will need to be completed in accordance with the school's health and safety procedures and within the limits of the postholder's training and responsibilities.

The successful candidate will contribute to site security by following opening and closing procedures where required, ensuring that rooms are secured appropriately and reporting any unusual activity to the relevant member of staff.

Flexibility will be important, as the role may require occasional adjustments to working arrangements to support school events, examinations or maintenance activities during school holidays.

Requirements

Applicants should have practical maintenance or facilities experience and be comfortable carrying out a range of general site duties. Previous experience in a school, office, commercial building or similar environment would be advantageous.

Candidates should be reliable, physically capable of undertaking routine premises tasks and confident following health and safety procedures. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

A proactive approach, attention to detail and a willingness to respond to changing priorities will be highly valued.

What the School Offers

The school offers a practical and varied position within an established premises team. The successful candidate will help maintain facilities that support teaching, learning and extracurricular activities, while developing their experience in site operations and facilities management.

Application

If you are a reliable and hands-on individual looking for a facilities role within education, please send your CV for consideration.