School Facilities & Grounds Keeper – Full-Time

Academics Ltd; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a School Site Assistant for an independent prep school in Tunbridge Wells. The role is 35 hours per week, full-time, and focuses on maintaining the site, buildings and grounds to provide a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Site Assistant or similar, with practical maintenance skills and the ability to work independently in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Site Assistant, Site Manager, Premises Assistant or similar role.
• General maintenance, repairs and upkeep of school or commercial premises.
• Ability to carry out routine checks and identify maintenance or health and safety issues.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining a high-quality environment.
• Comfortable working around children in a busy school setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school site, buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Carry out routine checks and identify maintenance or health and safety issues.
• Work independently and as part of the school team.
• Support general maintenance tasks and repairs as required.
• Be proactive in preventing issues and in keeping records up to date.

Job description

Academics Ltd is seeking a School Site Assistant for an independent prep school in Tunbridge Wells. The role is 35 hours per week, full-time, and focuses on maintaining the site, buildings and grounds to provide a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Site Assistant or similar, with practical maintenance skills and the ability to work independently in a busy school setting.