At a Glance
- Tasks: Help maintain our school buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and clean environment.
- Company: Furze Platt Senior School, a supportive and collaborative community.
- Benefits: 29 days annual leave, bank holidays, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a focus on teamwork and responsibility.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a thriving school while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Good organisational skills, ability to communicate effectively, and some maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you a skilled and proactive Site Assistant looking for your next challenge? Furze Platt Senior School is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Site Assistant to help maintain our school buildings and grounds to the highest standards. This is a key role in ensuring our students and staff have a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment in which to learn and work.
Hours of work: 37 per week, full year with 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Usual hours 12pm - 8pm with half an hour unpaid break. Hours during school holidays 8am - 4pm.
About the Role
- Ensure the security of the school site, including, on occasions, being on call for emergencies out of hours.
- Ensure the school is kept safe, tidy and to a good level of aesthetic standard.
- Provide support services to assist in the day to day operation of the School, external lettings and other events.
- Undertake minor maintenance such as installations, renovations, redecoration and reactive maintenance, including keeping fixtures, fittings and furniture in a good state of repair.
- Work with commercial maintenance materials, which require appropriate handling and application.
- Use equipment such as drills, electric saws etc.
- Undertake physical activities, such as moving furniture and other equipment some of which may be heavy.
- Undertake the delivery of mail and parcels across the School Estate.
- Act as a Fire Warden, following training, participating in emergency drills, ensuring that the correct procedure is followed and if required liaise with the emergency services.
About You
- Able to undertake minor maintenance activities such as gardening, repairs, painting etc.
- Good organisational skills and ability to communicate confidently, effectively and sensitively at all levels.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Able to take responsibility, be flexible and adaptable with a can-do attitude.
- Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual tasks such as lifting and using ladders.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- A willingness to acquire specialist knowledge of site management/maintenance and Health & Safety.
Why Join Us?
At Furze Platt Senior School, we pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive environment. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference in a thriving school community. Furze Platt Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close that advert early should we appoint the right candidate and encourage early applications.
Site Assistant in Maidenhead employer: Furze Platt Senior School
Furze Platt Senior School is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for a Site Assistant to thrive. With a commitment to professional development and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the school community, employees enjoy a fulfilling work environment alongside generous benefits, including 29 days of annual leave and bank holidays. Join us in creating a safe and well-maintained space for our students and staff, where your efforts truly make a difference.
