School Estates Assistant

School Estates Assistant

West London

Salary: £35,000 + overtime

Retained by our client, we seek applications for a School Estates Assistant to work under the Head of Estates in all aspects of maintaining an inspirational independent school. The site includes historic buildings, sports pitches, meadow, and a farm. The incumbent will be practical and resourceful, a great team player, who will embrace the opportunity to work in a small and committed team that is one of the central parts of the school community.

Key Tasks

• Grounds maintenance. Routine maintenance and delivery of small projects.

• Building repairs. Non-specialist interior and external DIY maintenance and repair tasks.

• Security. Become part of the wider security team.

• Operations. Practical support to the ongoing running of the school.

Skills

• Repair and maintenance: Have experience in a practical job. Specific qualifications would be helpful, but not necessary.

• Work safely: Be capable of working safely with a range of tools and non-specialist machinery.

• Fitness: Be fit and active and embrace the opportunity to work outside in a beautiful environment.

• A team player: Enjoy being part of a small, friendly, and committed team. Be flexible and willing to help other members of the Estates team.

• Enjoy responsibility: Be confident to work unsupervised. Be happy to learn new skills. Enjoy solving problems and doing a good job.

• Embrace the culture: Embrace being part of the school community and take pride in maintaining a wonderful environment to be enjoyed by the school's students.

Hours and Pay

This is a full-time appointment. Working hours are 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, plus one in every three Saturdays. Working hours can be adjusted to avoid rush hour commuting, however you will need to live with a 45-minute commute of Hanger Lane.

There is plenty of opportunity for paid overtime work if desired.

There is a comprehensive benefits package that includes pension and free lunches.

No real experience is required - more a commitment to make this the ideal job for you and in the process learn new skills and gain qualifications. The school want to hire an ex-military person for the role.