Site Assistant

ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL; North Warnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Robert May's School is inviting applications for a full-time Site Assistant to join our Estates team. You will help keep the premises, buildings and grounds well maintained and secure, while supporting hirers of our facilities, including the artificial turf pitch.

The role involves a range of practical tasks, from minor repairs and decorating to responding flexibly to the needs of students and the school. Training will be provided, including potential minibus driving duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building, maintenance or DIY is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake training including minibus driving.
• Ability to engage with school community and hirers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure school premises, buildings and grounds.
• Undertake minor repairs, maintenance and decorating.
• Provide a first-class service to hirers of facilities such as the artificial turf pitch.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of students and the school.

Skills

Practical skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Health & safety awareness

Education

Building trade experience

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