Porter and Maintenance Assistant

Springwell Alternative Academy; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in England is looking for an energetic Porter / General Maintenance Assistant to join their Estate & Facilities team. The role requires physical fitness and involves setting up events, providing porterage support, and performing various maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude. A driving licence is desirable. This is a hands-on position where initiative and a positive approach will contribute to the school's success.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and clearing down school events.
• Provide porterage support for delivering parcels.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks.
• Drive school vehicles when necessary.
• Secure buildings after events.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Communication skills

Initiative

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an energetic, flexible, and friendly Porter / General Maintenance Assistant to join our Estate & Facilities team. This is a hands-on role requiring physical fitness and a proactive approach to maintaining the fabric of the school. You will take pride in your work, notice areas for improvement, and respond to tasks with initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and clearing down school events
• Provide porterage support, including delivering parcels and helping parents with luggage at term start/end
• Direct traffic and manage car parking during busy times
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks and basic DIY as directed
• Take utility meter readings and collect materials when required
• Drive school vehicles when necessary
• Secure buildings after events and ensure Health & Safety standards are met
• Support the team during major school events (e.g., Speech Day, Christmas Carol Service)

Additional duties may include unlocking/locking the site and weekend work for events or lettings.

Person Specification

• Physically fit and comfortable with regular manual handling

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Interested in learning new skills and carrying out varied maintenance tasks
• Competent IT literacy preferred
• Driving licence desirable
• A positive attitude and sense of humour will help you thrive in this collaborative environment

If you wish to be considered for an advertised position, please write a letter of application indicating clearly why you feel you have the qualifications and skills necessary. You should also complete an application form and, if you wish, present your own Curriculum Vitae to complement the other documents. Please ensure that you give a full history of your educational and employment career to date.

Please note that applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.

St Catherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and barred list check. The School is an equal opportunities employer.