Trust Site Assistant

Orion Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Education seeks a Site Assistant to support our schools on a mobile basis across Southeast London and Kent. You will assist the Estates team to maintain safety, cleanliness and high standards of property for pupils and staff.

Role involves repairs, lettings support, emergencies response, minibus checks and building opening/closing. A full clean driving licence is essential and a Trust vehicle is provided for business use.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and repair abilities.
• Full clean driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites in Southeast England.
• DBS check required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and DIY tasks as directed.
• Support schools during staff absences.
• Respond to site emergencies in a prompt and safe manner.
• Assist with lettings and event use of school facilities.
• Undertake minibus checks and basic vehicle duties.
• Provide an extra pair of hands to on‑site teams as needed.
• Open and close school buildings as required.

Skills

Practical problem solving

Maintenance & DIY

Driving licence

Travel between schools

Job description

Are you a hands‑on, practical problem‑solver who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, welcoming and running smoothly?

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Site Assistant to support our schools in a mobile role, helping to maintain and enhance our sites across the Trust. This role requires the flexibility to travel between our family of schools in South East London and Kent, supporting the Estates team to ensure compliance, safety and high standards of property maintenance for pupils, staff and visitors.

Your work will directly improve the daily experience of pupils, staff and visitors, helping to create safe, clean and inspiring spaces for learning. No two days will be the same. You may be carrying out repairs and DIY tasks, supporting schools during periods of staff absence, responding to site emergencies, assisting with lettings, undertaking minibus checks, or providing an extra pair of hands to on‑site teams as directed by the Head of Estates.

A full clean driving licence is essential, as the role requires regular travel between schools. A Trust vehicle will be provided for business use. The position will also involve opening and closing school buildings when required.

The role is based at Orion Coopers, Chislehurst, where our Central Team is located; however, you may be required to travel to any of our eight schools, including our school in Sturry, near Canterbury.

Recruitment Information

Orion Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre‑employment checks.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the advertised closing date. As such, this vacancy may close earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage applicants to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.