Site Assistant – Exceptional Secondary School – Tower Hamlets

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Access to school gym facilities

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Site Assistant for a Secondary School in London. 37 hours per week (shift pattern: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM alternating) with a salary of £24,000–£26,500 per annum, starting ASAP.

You will support site maintenance, security, and daily operations to create a safe, welcoming learning space for about 1,200 students and staff. The role requires practical DIY and maintenance skills, reliability, and the ability to handle shifts.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in general DIY, maintenance, or building trades.
• A punctual professional who can work independently and handle shift patterns.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to practical site issues or emergencies.
• Friendly communication skills to interact positively with teachers, pupils, and contractors.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Security: Act as a keyholder to open or lock school buildings, set alarms, and monitor site safety.
• Maintenance: Carry out routine DIY tasks, minor plumbing, painting, and basic carpentry repairs.
• Operations: Set up halls for assemblies, exams, and community events, and manage heavy lifting for incoming deliveries.
• Grounds Care: Keep walkways clear of litter and leaves, and perform emergency gritting during freezing winter weather.
• Health & Safety: Conduct regular testing on fire alarms and water systems, reporting any hazards immediately.

Skills

General DIY

Maintenance

Building trades

Reliability

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

School: Secondary School in Tower Hamlets
Location: London, UK
Contract Type: Full-time
Hours: 37 hours per week (Shift pattern: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM alternating)
Salary: £24,000 – £26,500 per annum (Depending on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and practical Site Assistant to join our dedicated premises team. In this role, you will help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment for our 1,200 students and staff.

You will work closely with the Site Manager to oversee school security, general maintenance, and daily operations. This role is ideal for a handy, self-motivated individual who enjoys variety and takes pride in creating an excellent physical space for young people.

Key Responsibilities

Security: Act as a keyholder to open or lock school buildings, set alarms, and monitor site safety.

Maintenance: Carry out routine DIY tasks, minor plumbing, painting, and basic carpentry repairs.

Operations: Set up halls for assemblies, exams, and community events, and manage heavy lifting for incoming deliveries.

Grounds Care: Keep walkways clear of litter and leaves, and perform emergency gritting during freezing winter weather.

Health & Safety: Conduct regular testing on fire alarms and water systems, reporting any hazards immediately.

What We Are Looking For

Practical Skills: Solid experience in general DIY, maintenance, or building trades.

Reliability: A punctual professional who can work independently and handle shift patterns.

Problem Solver: Ability to respond calmly and quickly to practical site issues or emergencies.

Team Player: Friendly communication skills to interact positively with teachers, pupils, and contractors.

Safeguarding: Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS (criminal record) check, which is mandatory for school staff.

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Ongoing health, safety, and trade training.

Free on-site parking and access to school gym facilities.