Premises Officer - Reed : Job Details

• Hourly Rate: £17.65 PAYE / £22.53 LTD UMB
• Location: Southeast London
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Hours: 35 per week, 07:00 - 17:00

We are seeking a dedicated Premises Officer for a local authority in Southeast London. This role is an immediate start and offers an ongoing temporary booking. The successful candidate will be responsible for the opening and closing of centres, general maintenance, minor repairs, and providing excellent customer service.

• Holding and securing premises keys, ensuring effective locking up and opening procedures are followed.
• Providing access to internal areas for scheduled contractors and centre users.
• Performing portering duties, general maintenance, and minor repairs across various locations.
• Monitoring, identifying, and reporting premises-related jobs and equipment faults through the FM helpdesk.
• Responding to room setups, resource requests, water flushing, and alarm testing as outlined in the premises team task system.
• Managing the collection and distribution of incoming mail and parcels securely, in compliance with GDPR.
• Delivering exceptional customer service to visitors, centre users, and colleagues.
• Conducting regular maintenance checks, completing minor repairs, and updating records.
• Liaising with the premises team leader, facilities manager, and corporate FM regulatory team regarding repairs and equipment orders.
• Ensuring heating and ventilation within centres are satisfactory and fuel-efficient.
• Inspecting equipment, undertaking daily boiler inspections, and transporting stores and materials as required.
• Maintaining café areas and ensuring internal/external grounds are clean and tidy.
• Controlling parking in Centre car parks.

• Proven experience as a caretaker or premises officer.
• Ability to perform general maintenance and minor repair tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Immediate start with an ongoing temporary booking.
• Opportunity to contribute to the community by maintaining local authority centres.

To apply for this Premises Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and availability for an immediate start.