Site Assistant - Newbruy - Berkshire

Site Assistant – Newbury

Education First | Newbury | £135 per day | Secondary School | Immediate Start

Site Assistant Opportunity – Newbury

Education First is looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Site Assistant to join a secondary school in Newbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the school site, carrying out general maintenance, porterage and site duties, while also supporting the school's transport service.

The Role

As a Site Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs

Supporting redecoration and upkeep of school buildings

Helping maintain a safe and secure school site

Setting up and moving furniture and equipment

Assisting with room moves and school events

Keeping external areas clean, safe and well maintained

Carrying out litter picking and waste collection

Supporting gritting and maintaining safe access routes during poor weather

Helping keep drains and external areas free from obstruction

Removing graffiti and dealing with other external maintenance issues

Supporting the opening and closing of the school site

Driving the school minibus when required

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

Previous experience in premises, site maintenance or facilities

Practical skills and the ability to carry out general repairs

A good understanding of health and safety procedures

A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

Good organisational and time management skills

The ability to work independently and use initiative

A flexible approach to supporting the needs of the school

A clean and valid driving licence with D1 entitlement

A professional and reliable approach

Previous experience working within a school or education environment would be desirable.

Working Hours & Pay

Full-time
£135 per day
Secondary school in Newbury
Immediate start

The role may require some flexibility around site opening, closing, school events and lettings.

What You Can Expect From Education First

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay

A dedicated Education First consultant

Ongoing support throughout your placement

Opportunities across schools in the local area

Opportunities matched to your experience and preferences

Potential longer-term and permanent opportunities

Why Work With Education First?

At Education First, we want to build long-term relationships with our candidates rather than simply place you into the next available vacancy.

We'll take the time to understand your experience, skills and career goals before matching you with suitable opportunities. Our consultants provide ongoing support throughout your placement and are here to help from your first day onwards.

Interested?

If you're a practical, reliable and proactive Site Assistant looking for an opportunity within a secondary school in Newbury, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

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