Premises Assistant

Licensed sponsor Chelmsford Posted 12 hours ago

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Building Services Operating Unit on the Essex Schools project. We’re working across schools, colleges, and universities in four UK regions, our Building Services division delivers complete facilities management; M&E, cleaning, catering, and grounds, via efficient planned and reactive services powered by technology, ensuring safe, healthy learning environments.

We are currently looking for a Premises Assistant, based at Columbus School, to work as part of a small, dedicated caretaking team, you will help ensure the school operates safely, securely, and efficiently, providing a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

At Skanska, no two days are the same. You'll play a hands-on role in maintaining the school's facilities, supporting day-to-day operations, and responding to the diverse needs of a busy educational environment. In return, you'll benefit from ongoing development opportunities, a supportive team culture, and the chance to build a rewarding career within one of the UK's leading facilities management providers.

As the Premises Assistant, you will

Ensure the safe, secure, and efficient day-to-day operation of the school premises and grounds.
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks using Skanska's CAFM system to maintain a high standard of facilities.
Support site security through routine opening and closing procedures, inspections, and supervision of school facilities.
Undertake a range of caretaking duties, including porterage, minor repairs, cleaning support, and grounds maintenance.
Prepare school facilities for assemblies, meetings, events, and lettings, ensuring areas are set up and cleared efficiently.
Respond to site incidents and emergencies, including fire alarms, floods, security breaches, and accidental damage, in line with school and Skanska procedures.

We are looking for

Previous experience within Facilities Management, Building Maintenance, or a similar operational environment.
Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH, with IOSH Managing Safely qualification desirable.
Knowledge of building maintenance systems and experience of planned and reactive maintenance activities.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, customers, and clients.
Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands, and deliver tasks to agreed timescales.
Basic practical maintenance skills, experience of CAFM systems (such as Concept) desirable, and willingness to participate in an on-call rota.
Enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this role.

What we offer

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
Professional development
Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.