Site Assistant
Salary: £29,190 - £33,902 per annum.Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday (rotating shifts) Week 1 6.30am - 2.30pm and Week 2 9.30am- 5.30pm.Contract: Full Time, 52 weeks per yearLocation: Staines-upon-Thames
We are a Multi-Academy Trust educating over 1,800 pupils across two secondary schools in Surrey. Our ethos is Excellence through Collaboration, supporting both academic achievement and character development.
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Site Assistant to join our Site Team. A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
Job Duties (Summary)
* Open, close and secure sites, including key-holder and alarm responsibilities
* Support day-to-day site operations, school activities and lettings
* Carry out cleaning, porterage, waste management and stock checks
* Undertake general maintenance and minor improvement works, including painting and inspections
* Ensure health & safety compliance, including emergency access during adverse weather
* Maintain site records, utilities data and building system logs
* Supervise contractors and oversee agreed works via approved purchase orders
* Support and supervise lettings and out-of-hours events
* Ensure appropriate maintenance and driving of the school minibus, as required
* Conduct regular out-of-hours patrols and challenge unauthorised access
* Promote safeguarding, site safety and the wellbeing of all users
Essential Criteria
* First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain
* Basic DIY / practical maintenance skills
* Health and safety awareness and understanding of risk assessments
* Experience maintaining records and site information
* Experience working in a school or similar environment
* Practical trade skills (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, joinery or electrical)
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Strong time management, communication and organisational skills
* Basic IT skills
* Professional approach with commitment to safeguarding, equality and development
* Full clean UK driving licence
We Offer
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Free on-site parking and refreshments
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free school gym access and discounted local gym membership
* Wellbeing initiatives
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks.