Site Assistant

Elstow School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Elstow School is seeking a proactive Site Assistant to join our Facilities Team. The role is physically demanding and requires good handyman skills and the ability to carry out work efficiently.

You will work in a dedicated facilities department to keep the school safe, clean and in good repair, performing general repairs, liaising with contractors, and ensuring high health and safety standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience of building maintenance, caretaking, site or premise work.
• Experience of carrying out basic repairs and maintenance.
• Experience of opening, closing and securing buildings.
• Substantial knowledge of Health and Safety, including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Security of premises
• Portering
• Grounds maintenance
• Heating and lighting
• Driving and vehicle maintenance
• Health & Safety
• Cleaning
• Building maintenance

Skills

Handyman skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Site Assistant

Elstow School are seeking a proactive and hands‑on Site Assistant to join our dedicated Facilities Team. The ideal candidate for this physically demanding job will be an individual with good handy‑person skills and eagerness to carry out the work in an efficient manner.

We are seeking a committed Site Assistant who will carry out general repairs and maintenance, liaise with contractors and suppliers and ensure our school maintains a high level of health and safety.

You will join our friendly and hardworking facilities department to help keep our school safe, clean and in a good state of repair.

Key Duties

Security of premises

Portering

Grounds maintenance

Heating and lighting

Driving and vehicle maintenance

Health & Safety

Cleaning

Building maintenance

The successful candidate will have

Experience of building maintenance, caretaking, site or premise work

Experience of carrying out basic repairs and maintenance

Experience of opening, closing and securing buildings

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to problem solve and use own initiative

Substantial knowledge of Health and Safety, including COSHH

An understanding of safeguarding.

Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Current valid full driving licence is preferable with either D1/D1 extension.

Job Specifics

Start date: asap

Salary: AS 4 -12 FTE £25,495- £28,907 actual pro rata salary £13,781- £15,625

Job role: Permanent, Part-Time, 52 weeks per year , 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday 6:30am- 10:30am

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undertake safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.