Estates Assistant

Estates Assistant

Position: Estates Assistant
Hours: 40 hours per week (rotating shifts)
Location: Various school sites in and around Worcester

Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to support the day-to-day operations of their vibrant school environment . In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the safety, upkeep, and functionality of the facilities and play a key 'hands on' role within the Estates team. No previous experience is required apart form a willingness to embrace a variety of jobs, including heavy lifting and moving as required.

Some key duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Set up for school events, such as assemblies, concerts, and exams.
• Deliver parcels and post to staff, maintaining an organized post room.
• Manage car parking during school events.
• Securely open and close school premises according to protocols.
• Assist with emergency evacuation plans and minor maintenance tasks.
• Supervise contractors and visitors on-site.
• Report defects and hazards for maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with the Estates team across various tasks as needed.

Skills and experience required:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Strong reliability and trustworthiness.
• Capability to perform manual work.
• A clean driving license is a bonus.

Working Conditions:

• Shifts based on a rota system, including weekdays and occasional weekends.
• Shift patterns based on 6am - 3pm, 1pm -10pm term time and 8am - 5pm in holidays.
• Required to participate in an on-call rota between 8pm-8am weekdays and 24 hours at weekends (1 in 6 weeks)

Salary on offer is £24k plus 25 days hols + bank holidays and additional discretionary days plus additional benefits too including excellent pension scheme.

Enhanced DBS check required