East Sussex County Council
Trainee Premises and Facilities Operative (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery)

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Trainee Premises and Facilities Operative (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery)
Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery, Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8BZ Phone: 01273 584 212 Email: Recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk [Recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk] Website: https://www.meridianschool.co.uk/home [https://www.meridianschool.co.uk/home]
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Start Your Career in Premises & Facilities Management
Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in a newly created Trainee Premises role. This role provides a structured training pathway and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Premises & Facilities Manager, gaining practical experience across site management, maintenance and health & safety compliance.
Why Work at Meridian?
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative school community.
- Work within a school at the heart of the local Peacehaven community.
- Contribute to a safe, high-quality learning environment.
- Join a school that values development, wellbeing and progression.
- At Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery, we are committed to achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning through a balance of challenge, support, encouragement and praise, ensuring all children reach their full potential.
- You will be joining a friendly, caring and purposeful environment where relationships are built on mutual respect, and where families from Peacehaven and the surrounding community are warmly welcomed.
- Our motto, “Learning for Life,” reflects our belief in fostering a love of learning and developing essential skills that prepare children for their future. We aim for every child to leave Meridian as a confident, motivated and independent learner, as well as a caring and positive citizen.
- Our core values—respect, honesty, kindness, strength and responsibility—are embedded in everyday school life and underpin everything we do.
- Children are at the centre of all our work, and we provide an inclusive, vibrant and engaging curriculum with a wide range of learning experiences. This is supported by strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, ensuring pupils are fully prepared for each stage of their learning journey.
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What We Offer
- A brand-new role with opportunity to shape your development.
- Full training and support – no prior experience required.
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Premises Manager.
- Clear progression pathway within premises and facilities management.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Access to ESCC benefits, including the Cycle to Work scheme.
- A varied and active role.
About the Role
- Premises maintenance and site operations.
- Health and safety compliance and statutory checks.
- Supporting contractors and works on site.
- Security and daily site management.
About You
- Practical, proactive and keen to learn.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Interested in facilities or maintenance.
- Committed to safeguarding.
Working Hours: 07.00 - 17.30 with the possibility of overtime. Flexibility and holiday cover will be required. Hours will be agreed in line with the needs of the school and may include adjusted or split shifts to support opening, closing and school activities.


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Safeguarding Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Additional Information
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record].
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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