Site Assistant | Secondary Academy & Sixth Form | Bromley

Marchant Recruitment; Bromley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Site Assistant to support a busy premises team at a Bromley secondary academy. You will assist with daily site security, caretaking, reactive maintenance, porterage, and health and safety checks to keep pupils and staff safe and comfortable.

Reporting to the Premises Manager on a campus with multiple blocks and sports facilities, you will perform basic DIY tasks, help with event setup, maintain emergency routes, and support grounds maintenance and

Qualifications

• Practical trade knowledge or general maintenance background.
• CosHH, Manual Handling or First Aid certifications desirable.
• Experience in caretaking or facilities support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Site Security & Access: assist with opening/closing, lock gates, set alarms, patrol campus.
• Maintenance & Minor Repairs: basic fixes, unblock sinks, replace fittings, minor carpentry.
• Porterage & Event Setup: move deliveries, distribute supplies, arrange furniture for events.
• Health & Safety Compliance: routine logging, weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks.
• Grounds & Caretaking Support: waste management, litter removal, seasonal tasks like gritting.

Skills

Hands-on DIY

Physical fitness

Reliability

Polite demeanour

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, practical, and dependable Site Assistant to join our busy premises team across a thriving secondary academy campus in Bromley. Reporting to the Premises Manager, the successful candidate will assist with daily site security, general caretaking, reactive maintenance, porterage, and health and safety checks to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors.

THE SCHOOL

Set on an expansive campus featuring modern academic blocks, specialist science suites, indoor sports halls, and extensive outdoor playing fields, this secondary academy serves over 1,200 pupils aged 11–18 in South East London. Operating within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust framework, the school places high value on maintaining safe, high-quality physical infrastructure. The site operations team works collaboratively to support the daily running of the academy, school events, and community lettings.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

Site Security & Access: Assist with morning opening and evening closing routines, locking access gates, setting security alarms, and conducting security patrols across the campus.

Maintenance & Minor Repairs: Carry out basic handyperson duties and reactive fixes, such as unblocking sinks, replacing light fittings, assembling furniture, painting touch-ups, and minor carpentry.

Porterage & Event Setup: Move heavy deliveries, distribute supplies to departments, and arrange furniture in halls and classrooms for internal assemblies, examinations, parent evenings, and external lettings.

Health & Safety Compliance: Assist with routine compliance logging, including weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, water temperature monitoring, and maintaining clear emergency exit routes.

Grounds & Caretaking Support: Keep the grounds tidy, manage waste disposal and recycling zones, clear litter, and perform seasonal site tasks such as pathway gritting and clearance during winter months.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: Practical trade knowledge or general maintenance background. Basic certifications in COSHH, Manual Handling, or First Aid are desirable.

Experience: Previous experience in caretaking, site maintenance, or facilities support within an educational, public sector, or commercial setting is preferred.

Skills: Hands‑on DIY capability, good physical fitness for active daily tasks, strong reliability, and a polite, helpful manner when interacting with school staff and pupils.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

Local Area & Community: Located in the large South East London Borough of Bromley, the academy benefits from a green, suburban setting with convenient access to urban centres. Bromley offers extensive parks like High Elms Country Park, historic sites such as Down House, and a bustling commercial town centre with excellent dining and shopping quarters.

Transport & Commuting: Bromley features superb transport connections across South East London, Kent, and Central London. Positioned conveniently near major road routes like the A21 and A20/M25 corridor, road travel is straightforward. Public transit is extensive, served by local TfL bus routes and key rail hubs—including Bromley South, Bromley North, and Orpington stations—providing direct, fast services into London Victoria, Blackfriars, and London Bridge.