Maintenance Assistant

Sundridge, Kent
Radnor House Sevenoaks

Role: Premises Assistant

Start date: ASAP pending Safeguarding Checks

Report to: Premises Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Radnor House Sevenoaks aims to create a collaborative whole-school community of life-long learners, always motivated to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning through self-reflection, objective evaluation, and research-based practice.

Our benefits

Competitive salary

School Fee remission

Pension scheme

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Free, high-quality lunches

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

The Purpose of the Role

The school wishes to appoint a Premises Assistant to support the Premises Manger in the maintenance, security, and general smooth running of the school grounds, working collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team.

This is a full-time, permanent role, working 40 hours per week (with a one-hour unpaid lunch break) Monday to Friday, all year round with occasional evening work. The successful candidate will need to work flexibly, including some weekends when required.

The work will involve maintenance duties including assisting with;

Minor building works and decoration

Operation and maintenance of the swimming pool and heating system

Safety and security of the school premises

Setting up facilities by moving furniture and equipment

Car parking duties on special occasions

Cleaning work

Person Specification

Essential

Must have the right to work in the UK

A positive and hardworking attitude

Good communication skills

Adaptability due to the diverse work that comes with this role.

An awareness of health and safety

The ability to work effectively with others as a competent team member.

Full and relevant driving licence.

Basic knowledge in plumbing, electrical and building skills

Basic computer skills

A minimum in grade 4 in Math and English

Desirable

Experience in a school or similar environment

Competent with Word and Excel

We reserve the right to interview candidates and appoint before the closing date therefore early applications are recommended.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for an Enhanced Disclosure.