Premises Officer

Premises Officer – Derby
£28,537: Competitive | Permanent Position

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Premises Officer to join a professional Facilities Management team, providing high-quality building support within a busy operational environment.

This is a great opportunity for a practical, self-motivated individual with a strong background in building fabric maintenance and the ability to manage both planned and reactive tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site
• Complete building fabric repairs including ceilings, painting, skirting, doors, fixtures and general repairs
• Carry out building inspections and identify defects or maintenance requirements
• Fault finding and resolving building fabric issues efficiently
• Order materials and spare parts required for repairs
• Support basic plumbing, mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
• Carry out water hygiene checks including tap temperature monitoring and flushing of little-used outlets (training provided)
• Liaise with contractors and ensure works are completed safely and effectively
• Maintain accurate records, stock levels and maintenance documentation
• Support general site operations, porterage duties and health & safety requirements
• Assist with monitoring building systems including heating, fire alarms and lighting
• Complete utility meter readings and general site checks

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Premises Officer, Building Fabric Engineer, Maintenance Technician or Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Time-served tradesperson or recognised trade qualification
• Strong knowledge of building fabric maintenance and fault finding
• Experience working within a busy service or Facilities Management environment
• Good understanding of health & safety, RAMS and safe working practices
• Able to work independently, identify issues and use initiative
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working as part of an on-call rota

Experience with basic plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems, fire doors, water hygiene or general building services would be advantageous.

If you are an experienced maintenance professional looking for a varied role within a supportive FM environment, we would like to hear from you.