School Facilities & Premises Operative

Position: School Facilities & Premises Operative
School Facilities & Premises Operative – Sheffield

Flexible School-Based Opportunities | Competitive Hourly Pay | AM & PM Assignments

Every Great School Needs Someone Who Keeps Everything Running!

At PK Education Facilities & Support, we know that a successful school relies on much more than what happens inside the classroom.

From maintaining safe buildings and keeping school grounds presentable to making sure everything is ready for the school day, school caretakers and premises staff are the people who keep things running behind the scenes!

We're recruiting reliable, practical and enthusiastic School Caretakers, Premises Assistants and Facilities Operatives to support primary, secondary and SEN schools across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced school caretaker, a skilled handyman or someone with a background in building maintenance or facilities support, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role – Keeping Schools Running Smoothly

As part of a school's essential facilities team, you'll play an important role in maintaining safe, welcoming and well-organised environments for pupils, staff and visitors.

Your responsibilities may include:

Carrying out general building maintenance, minor repairs and practical handyman duties.

Supporting the daily operation and upkeep of school buildings and grounds.

Completing routine premises inspections and identifying potential maintenance or safety concerns.

Assisting with site security, including opening and locking buildings when required.

Setting up classrooms, halls and communal spaces for lessons, meetings and school events.

Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries safely around the school site.

Maintaining outdoor areas, pathways, entrances and school grounds.

Supporting health and safety procedures, including reporting hazards and ensuring safe working practices.

Working alongside school caretakers, site supervisors and facilities teams to maintain high standards.

Working Hours & Opportunities

We understand that flexibility matters, which is why we offer a variety of school-based assignments to suit your availability.

Morning, afternoon and full-day opportunities.

Monday to Friday assignments.

Flexible bank work and short-term cover.

Potential ongoing and longer-term school placements.

Opportunities across primary, secondary and specialist educational settings.

Working hours will vary depending on individual school requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

Previous experience in caretaking, premises maintenance, facilities support, property maintenance or general handyman roles.

Good practical skills and confidence completing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

An understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.

A proactive, reliable and hands-on approach to work.

Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.

The ability to work independently and as part of a wider school team.

An Enhanced DBS certificate, ideally registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete the necessary safeguarding checks.

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable maintenance and facilities experience.

Why Join PK Education Facilities & Support?

We believe the people who look after our schools deserve just as much recognition as those teaching inside them.

When you join our Facilities & Support team, you can expect:

Competitive hourly pay with weekly payments.

Flexible working opportunities to suit your commitments.

Regular booking opportunities and potential long-term placements.

Dedicated consultant support from a friendly team who understand school facilities roles.

Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.

Recognition and appreciation for the important work you do.

Opportunities to develop your experience across a range of educational environments.

Ready to Put Your Skills to Good Use?

If you're someone who enjoys fixing problems, keeping things organised and taking pride in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join PK Education Facilities & Support and become part of the team that keeps Sheffield's schools safe, secure and ready for learning.

Because behind every great school is a brilliant team keeping everything running