Premises Officer

Employer

Orchard Mead Academy

Location

Leicester, Leicestershire

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Contract Length

Permanent

Salary

£27,489-£29,303

Posted

22nd June 2026

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Expires

6th July 2026 08:00 AM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1561602

Job Reference

OMAPREM0626

An opportunity has arisen at Orchard Mead Academy for a reliable and flexible Premises Officer to join our team, who is keen to make a difference and assist with maintaining the premises and grounds to a high standard.

Job overview

As a key part of our site team, you will work as part of the premises team to provide general site maintenance, using a varied skillset to carry out tasks such as cleaning, refilling consumables, painting and decorating and manual handling, as well as ensuring the site is in a good condition for all to work and learn effectively.

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, or equivalent qualifications
• Good standard of maintenance and DIY experience with an understanding of health and safety parameters
• Experience of working within an operational environment to provide day-to-day maintenance support
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload

Why join us?

You’ll have the opportunity to take a key role within our site staff, sustaining high standards to guarantee a safe and operational environment, with training and professional development opportunities available and the ability to contribute positively within the wider team.

This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and / or adults) and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.

Safeguarding Statement

This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.