Site Assistant

Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust); Gosport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Bridgemary School is seeking a dedicated Site & Maintenance Assistant to join the premises team. You will perform first-line repairs, assist with opening/closing, manage grounds and deliveries, and support routine safety checks to keep buildings and spaces safe and welcoming for students and staff.

The role involves varied duties from minor DIY to coordinating event setups, with training provided on COSHH and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Practical Skills: Proven experience in general maintenance, caretaking, or a specific trade (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Problem Solvers: An ability to work on your own initiative, manage a varied workload, and respond quickly to urgent issues.
• Team Players: A friendly, approachable professional who communicates effectively with school staff and contractors.
• Safety Minded: Awareness of health and safety regulations (COSHH, manual handling) is highly desirable, though training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: Carry out first-line repairs, minor DIY, painting, decorating, and basic repair tasks.
• Security & Safety: Assist with the opening and closing of the school buildings, routinely checking security systems, and maintaining clear emergency exits.
• Grounds & Porterage: Keep the school grounds tidy, manage waste disposal, and handle deliveries or the moving of furniture for school events and exams.
• Health & Safety: Conduct routine safety checks, including water hygiene logging, fire alarm testing, and reporting any major hazards to the Site Manager.

Skills

Practical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

Are you resourceful, practical, and proud of keeping environments safe and welcoming? Bridgemary School is seeking a dedicated Site & Maintenance Assistant to join our hard-working premises team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring our school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and fully operational for our students, staff, and visitors. If you are a proactive problem-solver who enjoys variety in their work, from minor repairs to setting up event spaces, we want to hear from you.,

• General Maintenance: Carry out first-line repairs, minor DIY, painting, decorating, and basic repair tasks.
• Security & Safety: Assist with the opening and closing of the school buildings, routinely checking security systems, and maintaining clear emergency exits.
• Grounds & Porterage: Keep the school grounds tidy, manage waste disposal, and handle deliveries or the moving of furniture for school events and exams.
• Health & Safety: Conduct routine safety checks, including water hygiene logging, fire alarm testing, and reporting any major hazards to the Site Manager.

What We Are Looking For

• Practical Skills: Proven experience in general maintenance, caretaking, or a specific trade (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Problem Solvers: An ability to work on your own initiative, manage a varied workload, and respond quickly to urgent issues.
• Team Players: A friendly, approachable professional who communicates effectively with school staff and contractors.
• Safety Minded: Awareness of health and safety regulations (COSHH, manual handling) is highly desirable, though training will be provided.

Bridgemary School is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust and the successful candidate will be supported by central teams for all aspects of the role.

About Kemnal Academies Trust

Kemnal Academies Trust is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Our leaders focus on pupil progress and attainment, regularly sharing knowledge, insight, and experience across our family of schools. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support because when we work together, every child benefits.

A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission.

At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging.

We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we know diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

• Flexible Working - Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing their commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.