Site Assistant

Robert May's School; Hook; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Robert May’s School is seeking a hardworking Site Assistant to join the Estates team. The role involves maintaining and securing premises, carrying out minor repairs and decorating, and supporting hirers of the turf pitch and other facilities.

The successful candidate will work a 37-hour week in a rotating shift pattern, may include early mornings/evenings and some weekends, with training provided in safety and, if needed, minibus operation. A collaborative environment supports staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building trade or good DIY skills would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the good upkeep and security of the school premises, buildings and grounds.
• Undertake a range of minor repairs, maintenance and decorating.
• Provide a first class service to hirers of our artificial turf pitch and other school facilities.
• Work in a flexible manner for the needs of students and the school.

Job description

Robert May’s School has a vacancy for a hardworking, flexible and reliable Site Assistant, with a range of practical skills, to join our Estates team.

We are seeking to appoint someone who will engage positively with members of the school community, demonstrate initiative and commitment and work in partnership with our school team to:

• Ensure the good upkeep and security of the school premises, buildings and grounds
• Undertake a range of minor repairs, maintenance and decorating
• Provide a first class service to hirers of our artificial turf pitch and other school facilities
• Work in a flexible manner for the needs of students and the school

The successful candidate will be required to undertake regular training to help them to fulfil their role successfully and to comply with health and safety standards. It is anticipated that the Site Assistant would also be willing to undertake training to drive the school’s minibus.

The role may also include working at heights and some lifting. Previous experience is desirable (building trade or good DIY skills would be an advantage) but training will be provided.

Community lettings of our artificial turf pitch and other facilities are very popular. The successful applicant will be a key contact for our hirers and other community members.

The post is full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Working hours form part of a rotating shift pattern (including early morning or evening hours) and occasional weekend hours may be required.

What we offer

• A friendly and collaborative working environment with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Tailored continuous professional development (CPD)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to Work scheme and free on-site parking
• A dedicated annual staff wellbeing day, alongside access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a 24-hour virtual GP service

For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact Mrs Lisa Shackleton, HR Manager at [e-mail] or by telephone [phone].