Site Assistant / Facilities Assistant / Maintenance Assistant

Gloucester

Starting date: ASAP
Salary: Salary calculated in line with NJC Scale Points 6-10 £23,893 - £25,545 per annum

Hours of Work:    37 hours per week, all year round
                            8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday
                            8am to 3:30pm Fridays

Place of work: Hunts Grove Primary School, Hardwicke, Gloucester.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Site Assistant* supporting Greenshaw
Learning Trust school sites and associated site staff in a range of duties to ensure the
smooth operation of the schools. (*We’re aware that this role may be called other things in
other organisations, such as Facilities or Maintenance Assistant or Caretaker.)

This role is based at Hunts Grove Primary School, Hardwicke, Gloucester. Hunts Grove
Primary is a two form entry Primary school with its own Pre-school, catering for children
aged 3-11. At Hunts Grove Primary, we have high expectations, and the needs of our
pupils are at the heart of all we do. Our aim is to provide a caring and safe environment for
our children to become confident, caring, resilient and curious; we encourage them to
achieve the very best that they can across every area of the curriculum.

You will also be required to provide Site Assistant support at nearby Waterwells Primary
School; mileage will be payable for your journeys between schools.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent
quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and
secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire
and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs
with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of
like-minded schools,that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and
learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We
thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and
learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

The post holder will be required to exercise their skills and judgment to carry out the duties
as set out below.

Main responsibilities:

• To be proactive in identifying, reporting and rectifying of the building defects, ensuring a high standard of repair is maintained.
• To support the security of the premises as required. To include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision, parent’s evenings, lettings and emergency call outs as required.
• To undertake a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school.
• To undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free from obstruction.
• To carry out Health and safety checks including: Fire, emergency lighting, Legionella and keeping accurate up to date records under the direction of the Site Manager or Regional Estates Manager.
• The operation of premises programmed systems, ensuring that all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency and economy, with special regard to energy conservation and to regularly inspect equipment to ensure that it is clean and in a safe working order, reporting any deficiencies as appropriate and if required contact a competent contractor to repair.
• To supervise and contact contractors when necessary.
• To assist with cleaning duties as required, or where appropriate, the monitoring of cleaning contractors, supporting during periods of absence, or where additional cleaning is required.
• To undertake general portage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary, including possible room changes.
• Maintain knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and ensure that the principles of safeguarding are considered in your personal practice.

You will need:

• Knowledge and experience in premises management
• Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Site policy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full clean driving licence
• NVQ 2 OR equivalent qualification desirable
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw
Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Salary: £23,893 - £25,545 per annum

Hours Per Week: 37

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