Site Assistant
Salary: Scale 4 commencing £26,403 per annum with progression through the scale over time up to £28,142 per annum
Contract: 37 Hours per week with the working pattern to be agreed with the appointed candidate, permanent all year round contract
Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 9am. We reserve the right to close this campaign sooner should we receive an early application from a suitable candidate.
Start Date: April 2026
Location: Melton Vale Sixth Form College, LE13 1DN
Melton Vale Sixth Form College (MV16) is a leading provider of post-16 education in the East Midlands, recognised for our commitment to enabling every student to succeed. We offer a broad and ambitious curriculum, combining high-quality academic pathways within a collaborative and inclusive sixth-form environment.
We are seeking a Site Assistant to work alongside the Site Manager and wider Business Support team to maintain the college facilities to the high standard our teams work to. The role would suit people with either a practical compliance background, or hands on maintenance skills such as decorating, joinery or plumbing. We outsource our larger projects and out of hours call out services are provided by a third party. You will need to be comfortable working at height to undertake routine maintenance tasks, you will receive accredited training for this. The successful candidate will be able to contribute to the wider remit of the Business Support Team by being approachable, flexible and having a positive, 'can-do' attitude. You will be well supported by experienced colleagues within the department to support your growth and skill development.
The Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. The schools in our portfolio includes both secondary and primaries, working in a range of contexts. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal, achievement for every child.
If you would like an informal discussion before applying for this role please call Samantha Newark, Business Manager on
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Melton Vale Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service search in line with DfE requirements.