At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain a safe and welcoming school environment through hands-on facilities management.
- Company: An ambitious Secondary Academy in Tower Hamlets dedicated to community inclusion and student progress.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work culture, and opportunities for continuous training.
- Other info: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and be part of a valued support staff team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building a stable career in facilities management.
- Qualifications: Experience in caretaking or property maintenance and basic DIY skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An ambitious Secondary Academy in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a professional, proactive, and highly organised Premises Assistant to join their energetic on-site estates team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a handy, practical individual looking to establish a stable career in facilities management within a highly structured and supportive educational environment.
The successful candidate will work across a rotating shift system (covering early openings or late evening building lockups) to maintain site security and operational readiness. Day-to-day duties include:
- Conducting dynamic security sweeps
- Setting up multi-use halls for assemblies and exams
- Managing waste clearance schemes
- Accepting large-scale logistical deliveries
- Handling minor fabric maintenance tasks—such as painting, assembling furniture, tracking assets, unblocking localized drainage facilities, and conducting statutory safety checks like water temperature monitoring and fire alarm tests
You will maintain professional communication channels with the Site Manager, teaching staff, and external cleaning networks, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and safely. Strong time-management skills are required to balance urgent, reactive porterage requests with routine compliance tasks in a busy urban academy environment. The school is seeking a reliable professional who takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students. A basic level of IT literacy is essential to update maintenance tasks on the school's digital helpdesk platform, alongside a collaborative, solutions-focused attitude.
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Tower Hamlets with a powerful commitment to community inclusion, student progress, and operational excellence. Serving a vibrant and diverse East London community, the school boasts modern, high-spec facilities and an inclusive, warm team culture. Support staff are deeply valued members of the school community. The academy actively prioritizes a healthy work-life balance, clear communication across all faculties, and funded opportunities for continuous technical training (including manual handling, working at heights, and COSHH certifications).
Requirements:
- Previous practical experience in caretaking, basic building trade operations, or property maintenance
- Strong hands-on competency in basic DIY, painting, or fabric repair workflows
- Good physical fitness to manage active daily porterage and site monitoring requirements
- Basic IT skills to access digital registration systems and logging queues
- Ability to work flexibly across a rotating shift framework
To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
Premises Assistant - Ambitious Secondary Academy in Tower Hamlets in London employer: Marchant Recruitment
Our ambitious Secondary Academy in Tower Hamlets is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for students aged 11 to 18. We pride ourselves on our modern facilities and a strong commitment to community engagement, ensuring that our staff, including the Premises Assistant, are valued and supported in their roles. With a focus on work-life balance and continuous professional development, we offer a rewarding career path in facilities management within a vibrant urban setting.
