Site Assistant at Baden-Powell & St. Peter’s

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking a reliable Site Assistant to support the Site Manager and Operations Manager in keeping the school site safe, secure, clean and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors. The role offers practical tasks, teamwork and opportunities to learn, with training and professional development available.

You will contribute to safeguarding, site security and smooth daily operations on and around the school premises.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have practical DIY and maintenance skills.
• Reliable, organised and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Understand safeguarding and site security.
• Able to perform the physical tasks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site security and health and safety checks.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance across the site.
• Set up for school events.
• Perform porterage duties as required.
• Contribute to general maintenance inside and outside the building.

Skills

DIY & maintenance

Reliability

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Safeguarding

Physical fitness

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, practical and enthusiastic Site Assistant to join our dedicated team. Working closely with the Site Manager and Operations Manager, you will help ensure that our school site remains safe, secure, clean and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical tasks, takes pride in maintaining high standards and can work effectively as part of a team.
The successful candidate will assist with site security, health and safety checks, minor repairs, setting up for school events, porterage duties and general maintenance tasks across the school both inside and out.
We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has practical DIY and maintenance skills.
• Is reliable, organised and self-motivated.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and site security.
• Is able to undertake the physical aspects of the role.

In Return, We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to our school community.