We have an exciting opportunity to join North Star Academy Trust following recent growth and are seeking to recruit a reliable, enthusiastic and efficient Senior Site Assistant to be responsible for maintaining the school estate.
Working under the direction of the Estates Manager, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the smooth running of our schools, with responsibility for ensuring the school estates are well maintained, safe and fit for purpose at all times.
Duties will include:
• Act as a main keyholder and be responsible for the opening/closing
• Carrying out reactive repairs and planned maintenance tasks
• Completing compliance tasks, e.g. fire, legionella, meter readings, emergency lighting, etc.
• Carrying out maintenance work such as painting & decorating, basic plumbing and carpentry work.
• Supervising and monitoring of contractors, ensuring safe systems of work are in place.
• Providing leadership to the other site assistants across the trust, at the discretion of the Estates Manager
• Following and promoting a strong Health and Safety culture.
We can offer you:
• A friendly working environment
• An experienced, motivated and supportive staff team
• Training, where required to strengthen certain skill sets.
You will be required to work 37 hours per week. You will be entitled to 25 days holiday per annum, to be arranged by prior agreement, plus bank holidays.
Please contact the school if you would like to come and visit, or for any further information. The attached job description outlines the main requirements of the role.
Interviews will be held upon receiving suitable applications so please submit an early application.
North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.