Premises Assistant/Caretaker

CompanyG4S

LocationGreenwich, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/7/2026

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Occupation Type

Caretakers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Extending

Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time - 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 52 weeks per year - This is not a term time only position.

Location: Thomas Tallis School, SE3 9PX

Creating a clean, safe, healthy and secure environment for people to work in is vital. Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals and schools. You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses.

We are looking to recruit a Premises Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time role based at Thomas Tallis School, working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 8am and 5pm.

As Premises Assistant, you will be responsible for undertaking caretaking, handyperson and portering duties in order to maintain a clean and safe environment for users of the school.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

To maintain all outside areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
To carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance to the buildings.
To supervise contractors carrying out repairs when required and check that repairs have been carried out satisfactorily.

To act as key holder for the building(s) and to ensure the building is safe and secure at the end of the Occupation, including setting and checking alarm systems as appropriate.

To receive store deliveries and ensure stocks are distributed as necessary and visit outside buildings in order to collect or deliver urgent items.

To receive visitors and direct them as appropriate and in compliance with the school’s code of practice and ethos.

To carry out all duties with due regard for Health and Safety Regulations, the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policies and Environment Strategy.

This role requires an awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Essential Criteria

Candidates should possess sufficient English language skills to follow instructions and communicate effectively with colleagues
To be successful for this role, you should have the ability to follow instructions effectively and work well as part of a team.
You should also hold Maths and English GCSE’s or equivalent and have good interpersonal skills.
Basic maintenance skills and IT literacy

Benefits

Uniform Provided
Annual leave entitlement – 20 days plus bank holidays Pro Rata
Pension scheme
Access to our employee assistance programme
Perks at work scheme
Refer a friend cash scheme
Training provided
Employee of the month cash scheme
Opportunity for progression

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s

.com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.