Site Assistant – Well Resourced Secondary School – Bromley

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

On-site Parking

Gym access

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable Site Assistant for a Secondary School in London. 37 hours per week, 7:00-15:00 or 11:00-19:00 on alternating shifts. Salary £24,000–£26,500 depending on experience, full-time contract and start ASAP.

You'll work with the Site Manager to keep our school premises safe, clean and welcoming for about 1,200 students and staff. Responsibilities include security, maintenance, event setup, grounds care, and health and safety duties, with DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in general DIY, maintenance, or building trades.
• Reliable and punctual with ability to work independently.
• Ability to respond calmly to site issues or emergencies.
• Good communication to interact with teachers, pupils, and contractors.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, mandatory for school staff.

Responsibilities

• Security: manage keyholder duties, alarms, and site safety.
• Maintenance: small DIY tasks, basic plumbing, painting, carpentry.
• Operations: set up halls for assemblies and events, assist with deliveries.
• Grounds Care: keep walkways clear and assist with winter gritting.
• Health & Safety: test fire alarms and water systems, report hazards.

Skills

DIY/maintenance

Reliability

Problem solving

Team collaboration

DBS check

Job description

School: Secondary School in Bromley
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.