Site Assistant

Site Assistant

Walderslade and Greenacre Schools Partnership

Salary: NJC D2 Point 4-11

£23,114-£25,979

Required: ASAP

Hours: 37 hours, 52 weeks per year

Do you enjoy DIY and have the skills to provide maintenance to Walderslade and Greenacre? If so read on!

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Site Assistant to join our team at Walderslade and Greenacre Schools Patnership.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, cleanliness and maintenance of the school premises. 

Key Responsibilities:

• To be the main key holder and responsible for the maintenance of keys, the electronic alarm system and be the first responder to emergency call outs. This includes the routine and non-routine opening and closing of the school and the setting of alarms; ensuring, either personally or by delegation that the school is locked and secure, with fire doors or all windows closed at the end of the school day and after any school functions, lettings or community use.
• To ensure that all alarm systems are functioning properly and that routine maintenance is carried out by contractors.
• To maintain and keep accurate records of all site allocated and master keys.
• To provide a first point of contact for all visitors, hirers to the site, outside of normal working hours. To be responsible for ensuring that all visiting contractors and deliverers act in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy.
• Liaising with other members of staff and external contractors as necessary
• Ensuring the security of the school buildings and grounds, including open and closing the premises as required
• Undertaking routing maintenance and repairs to the school premises and grounds   

Requirements:

·                 Experience in a similar role is preferred, but not essential

·                 Ability to work as part of a team

·                 Good communication and organisational skills

·                 The ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure

·                 A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety

·                 IOSH or NEBOSH qualification or willing to work towards

The Trust believes in the importance of core values that support our staff’s well-being and growth.  We want our staff to have a good balance between work and life, receive recognition and praise for their efforts, and feel empowered to make decisions. 

Amongst the many benefits of working for us you will receive:

•              Beyond values

•              Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust

•              Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing

•              A supportive environment

•              Free Flu Vaccination

•              Free car parking

•              Laptop and technical support

•              Access to the National College*

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please call the HR Department on 01634 861596 or email hr@beyondschools.co.uk who can arrange this for you.