Estates Assistant

Are you practical, proactive and take pride in maintaining safe, welcoming environments? We're looking for a committed Estates Assistant to join our Estates Team and play a vital role in ensuring our school remains a safe, clean and inspiring place for students, staff and visitors.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive team responsible for maintaining the school buildings and grounds, supporting school events, overseeing site security and helping to create an outstanding environment for learning.

As an Estates Assistant, you'll:

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, glazing and grounds maintenance.
• Help keep the school site clean, safe and well-presented both inside and outside.
• Undertake routine compliance checks, including fire safety, Legionella and building inspections.
• Open and secure the school site, acting as a key holder and responding to emergency call-outs when required.
• Set up rooms for exams, events and community lettings.
• Work alongside contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Assist with deliveries, furniture moves and other operational tasks across the school.
• Support the Estates Team during adverse weather and emergency situations.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can prioritise workloads and adapt to changing demands.
• Is physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling tasks.
• Has basic IT skills and can complete online records and inspections.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of customer service.
• Understands the importance of health and safety and safeguarding within a school environment.

This is a full-time, year-round position (37 hours per week).

The role operates on a shift pattern covering approximately 6:00am to 9:00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend working to support school events and provide absence cover.

You'll become part of a friendly and dedicated team committed to providing an excellent learning environment. We offer:

• A varied and rewarding role where your work makes a real difference every day.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• The opportunity to contribute to the wider life of a thriving school community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.