School Site Assistant: Maintenance & Security

King James's School; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

King James’s School is seeking an Assistant Caretaker to join the site team. You will help keep buildings and grounds safe, welcoming, and well maintained for staff, students and visitors. The role works with the Site Manager and Senior Caretaker to cover security, routine maintenance, cleaning oversight and repairs.

The hours are 37 per week, with term-time and holiday variations described in the ad. Prior experience is not essential, but practical maintenance skills are expected and training

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; general maintenance skills accepted.
• Willingness to learn new maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds to keep them safe and welcoming.
• Oversee cleaning and coordinate with the Site Manager.
• Assist with site security and repairs as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Building maintenance

Job description

King James’s School is seeking an Assistant Caretaker to join the site team. You will help keep buildings and grounds safe, welcoming, and well maintained for staff, students and visitors. The role works with the Site Manager and Senior Caretaker to cover security, routine maintenance, cleaning oversight and repairs.

The hours are 37 per week, with term-time and holiday variations described in the ad. Prior experience is not essential, but practical maintenance skills are expected and training