Premises Officer in Weybridge

Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers. If you’re passionate about education and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Facilities and Property Department is responsible for all aspects of the management of the College's property and associated support services across the College's campuses at Weybridge and Ashford. The work of the department includes office moves and alterations; building and equipment maintenance; the hire of College premises to external groups, waste and energy management; security and cleaning.

To provide security, caretaking and other premises-related services to the College. About Premises Officer you will have the enthusiasm and drive to deliver these vocational programmes.

• Unlock and lock the site, individual buildings and rooms at appropriate times, including setting and un‑setting intruder alarm systems, ensuring the security of buildings, contents and grounds.
• Ensure site access is made available or restricted as required.
• Provide access for planned out of normal hours requirements, opening and securing College buildings at weekends and during evenings as required.
• Liaise with departments/sections and meet their requirements with regard to access, setting up of rooms and satisfactory provision of facilities.
• Carry out repairs when required and where appropriate all items requiring further repair or investigation, using the Facilities help desk system.
• Receive, transport and deliver equipment, parcels, furniture, stores etc. throughout the College.

• Knowledge of security and fire alarm systems (sequential setting and location identification).
• Good customer care skills and a commitment to provide a quality service.
• Physically fit and able to move heavy objects (furniture etc.).
• A good communicator able to direct and advise visitors, suppliers and contractors on‑site.
• A well‑organised, self‑motivated person capable of working in a team and unsupervised.

• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Financial benefits and discounts.
• Pension (TPS or LGPS).
• Free on‑site parking.
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

Brooklands Technical College is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands Technical College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.