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Trainee Premises and Facilities Operative (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery)
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Trainee Premises and Facilities Operative (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery)
Trainee Premises & Facilities Manager
Hours of work: 37 hours per week (Full-time) Closing date: Friday, 3rd July 2026
For further enquiries and applications: Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery 📍 Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8BZ 📞 01273 584 212 ✉️ Recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk 🌐 https://www.meridianschool.co.uk
Important: We do not accept CVs.
About the Role
Start your career in Premises & Facilities Management at Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery. This exciting, newly created Trainee Premises role offers:
- A structured training pathway to develop skills alongside an experienced Premises & Facilities Manager.
- Hands-on experience in site management, maintenance, and health & safety compliance.
- Full support and professional development, with no prior experience required.
Main Responsibilities
- Premises maintenance & site operations
- Health and safety compliance & statutory checks
- Supporting contractors and works on-site
- Security & daily site management
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At Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery, we value collaboration, development, and community. Join a welcoming school at the heart of Peacehaven, where:
- You contribute to a safe, high-quality learning environment.
- You’ll thrive in a ** Supporting, inclusive, and positive** culture.
- Our core values—respect, honesty, kindness, strength, and responsibility—guide everything we do.
- The school strives to ensure every child becomes a confident, motivated, and independent learner.
- It’s a place where families and children are warmly welcomed.
Our vision, “Learning for Life”, embodies our commitment to fostering a love of learning and essential skills for future success.
What We Offer
✔️ A brand-new role—shape your future with us! ✔️ Full training & support—no experience necessary. ✔️ Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Premises Manager. ✔️ Clear progression pathway in facilities & management. ✔️ Ongoing professional development & training. ✔️ Access to ESCC benefits, including the Cycle To Work scheme. ✔️ A varied and active role with no two days the same.
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About You
We seek a practical, proactive, and eager-to-learn individual who:
- Is reliable, flexible, and hardworking.
- Has an enthusiasm for facilities or maintenance.
- Prioritises safeguarding and safety.
- Maintains a positive attitude.
For this role, the following terms apply:
- Working pattern: 07:00–17:30, with the possibility of overtime.
- Requires holiday cover and flexible shifts, including split shifts for school opening/closing.
- Hours may adapt to support school operations.
Please complete the Application Form and submit it to Recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk.
Key Compliance
Meridian is committed to safeguarding, with enhanced DBS checks required as part of the recruitment process.
Safeguarding Policy
All staff and volunteers must uphold our Child Protection Policy and sign in line with GOV.UK guidelines: 🔗 Full Safeguarding Process
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