Site Assistant - Full-time

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Site Maintenance team as a Site Assistant.
As a Site Assistant, you will be involved in the maintenance and security of the school premises, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.
This is a full time, all year round post. Working hours will be discussed at interview.
Main duties will be:
+ To undertake general repairs and maintenance around the establishment;
+ Ensure resources such as cleaning supplies and equipment are stored and maintained appropriately;
+ Maintain security of site, opening and closing of premises;
+ Operate and regularly check heating, cooling lighting and security systems etc;
+ Undertake general porterage duties such as: moving furniture and equipment within the school.
+ Some travel between our Kent schools will be expected, for which travel expenses may be claimed.

+ Have proficient technical and practical skills relevant to the job;
+ Have experience of working in a school or maintenance / building industry;
+ Be able to carry out maintenance and other practical tasks, such as basic plumbing, carpentry, electrics, decorating and deep cleaning;
+ Have a willingness to undertake appropriate training and professional development.
Have competency in communication, teamwork, and customer service
Have an understanding of health and safety

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
+ Excellent on site facilities;
+ Excellent CPD programme;
+ Being part of a highly successful Trust;
+ Employee Assistance Programme;
+ Cycle to Work Scheme;
+ Kent Rewards Scheme - access to local and national retail discounts;
+ Employee Referral Recruitment incentive
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack., Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a 'Good' OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.