Caretaker

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.