School Premises Assistant

Manpower; South Stoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch (term time only)

Pension

Job summary

Oxford Independent School is seeking a friendly Gardener / Maintenance Support Assistant to join its site team in Oxford City Centre. The role blends groundskeeping with practical maintenance to support daily school operations.

You will maintain the school grounds, move furniture for events, assist with general maintenance, and participate in weekend shifts as part of a 36-hour week. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Basic gardening and groundskeeping skills.
• Practical maintenance experience.
• Positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Willingness to undertake heavy lifting and physical tasks.
• Flexibility to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds and gardens to a high standard.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks around the premises.
• Move furniture and set up for events.
• Support day-to-day school operations.
• Heavy lifting and manoeuvring of furniture as required.

Skills

Gardening basics

Groundskeeping

Maintenance experience

Physical tasks

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.