Site Assistant

Join a nurturing environment where every moment matters Job Title: Site Assistant Location: St Margarets Prep School Salary: £10,574.72 per annum Hours: 16 hours over two days please with 1 day a Friday, other day to be discussed. Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks At St. Margaret’s we have a distinctly home-from-home family feel, providing a nurturing environment for our children to grow. We provide a high-quality all-round education, in a happy and caring family atmosphere, so that each child is well prepared for the opportunities and challenges that they will face in life. We aim to ensure that every child enjoys their learning journey, achieves their very best and becomes a responsible global citizen who can work together co-operatively and with respect for others. Role Purpose The Site Assistant is responsible to the Bursar in conjunction with the Facilities Manager for the effective and timely provision of maintenance services to the school and its staff. This includes security duties, the management of service facilities and ground maintenance. In conjunction with the Facilities Manager the Site Assistant is responsible for identifying repair requirements, processing repairs and their satisfactory completion, which may be carried out by either a contractor or, where deemed within the Site Assistants competency by the Site Assistant. To be prepared for call out at unsociable hours or at weekends to deal with security problems, make emergency repairs or allow access to contractors who may be working on site, including school holidays and weekends. Key Responsibilities Working with the Facilities Manager to produce a planned preventative maintenance programme (PPM) for the school Providing effective timely maintenance and support services in relation to the school buildings and grounds. Clearing the school grounds of litter, unsafe objects and inspecting all playground equipment daily for condition and safe operation. Inspecting the playground and all exter