School Site Maintenance & Safety Technician

North Star; Longcross; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

North Star is seeking a practical Site Assistant on a permanent contract to maintain a busy school site. The role covers building maintenance, plumbing, electrics, grounds work, and general caretaking to keep the school safe and welcoming for pupils and staff.

You will work with our Estates Team on a Monday to Friday schedule, supporting day-to-day operations and safety procedures with a hands-on, can-do approach.

Qualifications

• Solid experience or skills in building maintenance, plumbing, electrics, gardening, or cleaning.
• A trade qualification is a great bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• General DIY & Maintenance: handling everyday repairs, fixtures, basic plumbing/electrics/carpentry tasks.
• Security & Keyholding: locking up, setting alarms, ensuring site security.
• Grounds & Safety Checks: daily site walks, drains, grit/snow, basic safety testing (fire alarms, water testing).
• Supervising & Caretaking: liaising with contractors/cleaners, portering, restocking, moving furniture.

Skills

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Electrics

Gardening

Cleaning

Job description

North Star is seeking a practical Site Assistant on a permanent contract to maintain a busy school site. The role covers building maintenance, plumbing, electrics, grounds work, and general caretaking to keep the school safe and welcoming for pupils and staff.

You will work with our Estates Team on a Monday to Friday schedule, supporting day-to-day operations and safety procedures with a hands-on, can-do approach.