School Site & Maintenance Assistant (Early Mornings)

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is seeking a reliable Site Assistant to join our Site Team. This role ensures the school remains clean, safe and well-maintained for students, staff and visitors. You will be involved in opening and closing buildings, minor repairs and supporting health and safety procedures.

We expect a proactive, independent worker who can flex schedules to meet school needs and work well with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment for the whole school community.

Qualifications

• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Good team player with a positive attitude.
• Basic maintenance and DIY skills desirable.
• Willingness to adapt to school needs, including flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Upkeep, cleanliness, and security of the school site.
• Opening and closing the school buildings on a rotational basis (6:30am opening, 6:00pm closing).
• Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with site security and health & safety procedures.
• Setting up rooms and spaces for school events and activities.
• Working flexibly to accommodate the needs of the school.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH and Building Control

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Team player

Maintenance basics

DIY skills

Independent work

Job description

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is seeking a reliable Site Assistant to join our Site Team. This role ensures the school remains clean, safe and well-maintained for students, staff and visitors. You will be involved in opening and closing buildings, minor repairs and supporting health and safety procedures.

We expect a proactive, independent worker who can flex schedules to meet school needs and work well with colleagues to maintain a welcoming environment for the whole school community.