Site Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Arnold; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

Healthcare cash plan

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Annual leave growth

Professional subscriptions

Training through BWT Centre

Job summary

Qualifications

• Practical, reliable and organised handling of daily site tasks.
• Good problem-solving skills to address maintenance issues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service on site.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings and grounds safe, welcoming and well maintained.
• Help address maintenance issues as they arise.
• Support health and safety compliance activities.
• Contribute to the presentation and security of the site.
• Carry out practical maintenance and site support with a customer‑focused approach.
• Work closely with the Site Supervisor and wider estates team.
• Help the school operate smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Practical

Reliable

Organised

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

This site assistant post sits within the estates team of the Brooke Weston Trust, with openings across Oakley Vale Primary School, Corby Business Academy and Kettering Science Academy. The work centres on keeping buildings and grounds safe, presentable and secure, handling maintenance faults and supporting health and safety checks. It is a varied, hands‑on role for someone who works well both alone and in a team, and who takes a customer‑focused approach to site support. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Keep buildings and grounds safe, welcoming and well maintained
• Help address maintenance issues as they arise
• Support health and safety compliance activities
• Contribute to the presentation and security of the site
• Carry out practical maintenance and site support with a customer‑focused approach
• Work closely with the Site Supervisor and wider estates team
• Help the school operate smoothly and efficiently

Skills & knowledge

• Practical, reliable and organised
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Commitment to delivering excellent service

Nice to have

• Previous maintenance or site experience

What’s offered

• One wellbeing day each year, on top of annual leave
• Healthcare cash plan, online GP access and 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
• Breakfast and hot or cold lunch during term time at Trust schools
• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, with life cover and ill‑health protection
• Annual leave from 25 days plus bank holidays, rising by three days after five years' service, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days
• Payment of professional body subscriptions where membership is required
• Training through the BWT Centre for Professional Development and cross‑Trust learning networks