School Premises Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension included

Free lunch (term time only)

Job summary

A Gardener / Maintenance Support Assistant is wanted by Allscreens Nationwide Ltd for an independent school in Oxford City Centre. The role combines gardening with practical maintenance tasks in a vibrant educational setting.

You will contribute to grounds upkeep, assist with events, and support daily operations, including heavy lifting where needed. The environment rewards reliability and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Basic gardening and groundskeeping skills.
• Practical maintenance experience.
• Willingness to undertake physical tasks, including heavy lifting.
• Flexible to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the school grounds, landscaped areas, and gardens to a high standard.
• Assisting with general maintenance tasks around the school premises.
• Moving furniture and setting up for events
• Supporting day-to-day operational needs of the school
• Heavy lifting and manoeuvring of furniture as required

Skills

Gardening basics

Maintenance experience

Physical tasks

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Gardener / Maintenance Support Assistant - Oxford City Centre

Our client, a well-established independent school in Oxford, is hiring a friendly and proactive Gardener / Maintenance Support Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your gardening and practical maintenance skills in a vibrant educational environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintaining the school grounds, landscaped areas, and gardens to a high standard
• Assisting with general maintenance tasks around the school premises
• Moving furniture and setting up for events
• Supporting day-to-day operational needs of the school
• Heavy lifting and manoeuvring of furniture as required

What you'll bring:

• Basic gardening and groundskeeping skills
• Practical maintenance experience
• A positive attitude and good work ethic
• Willingness to undertake physical tasks, including heavy lifting
• Flexibility to support the school's operational needs

Additional information:

• Working hours: 36 hours a week, rotating shift pattern including early, late and weekends
• £27171 annual salary including Pension, free lunch (term time only)

An enhanced DBS check will be required due to the environment