Site Assistant/Gardener

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Site Assistant/Gardener to maintain the grounds and assist with site management. This full-time role offers a pay rate of £12.50 per hour, with 40 hours per week and benefits including a pension contribution, free meals, and staff discounts. The ideal candidate will have an interest in site maintenance and gardening and will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Applications close on 30 January.

Benefits

Free lunch and refreshments during term time

Ongoing Training and Development

50% Staff Discount on School Fees

Pension contribution matched up to 7%

Free onsite parking

Regular staff events and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Interest in site maintenance and gardening.
• Hands-on experience in site-related tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site and grounds.
• Liaise with contractors for maintenance.
• Carry out painting and repairs on premises.

Skills

Site maintenance

Gardening

Liaising with contractors

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC0-81S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: £12.50 per hour

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: To be arranged with the candidate

Post commences as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory completion of relevant checks)

St Cedd's School is seeking a Site Assistant/Gardener to join our established, hard-working Site Team. St Cedd's School is situated on a thriving 4-acre site close to the centre of Chelmsford. We pride ourselves on the high standards to which the grounds and buildings are maintained.

This role is varied and wide ranging and will involve maintaining the site and grounds, liaising with contractors, some painting and premises repairs and other site related tasks.

The role would suit someone with a real interest in site maintenance and gardening wishing to get hands‑on experience.

Hours: 40 hours/week (8 hours a day between 10:00 and 18:00 during term time and 08:00 to 16:00 in school holidays, for 52 weeks a year)

Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year including bank holidays plus days between Christmas and New Year.

Salary/Benefits: £12.50 per hour

• Free lunch and refreshments provided to all staff during term time
• Ongoing Training and Development
• 50% Staff Discount on School Fees
• Pension contribution matched up to 7% of salary
• Free onsite parking
• Regular staff events and wellbeing activities

Term: Permanent

Post commences: As soon as possible subject to satisfactory completion of relevant checks.

Closing date: 12:00 on Friday 30 January

Interview: To be arranged with the candidate

A full application pack is available from the 'Vacancies' section of our School website (www.stcedds.org.uk), by contacting the Head's PA via email ([e-mail]) or by telephone on 01245 392810. Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Matthew Clarke.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

All employees of St Cedd's School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note the vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received or the role has been filled.

Information about the School

St Cedd's School is an independent co-educational school in Chelmsford for pupils aged 3-11. For more than 90 years, boys and girls at St Cedd's School have been enjoying a quality of education that is among the very best you will find both locally and nationally.

We offer pupils the opportunity to aspire and achieve in a caring environment that nurtures talent and supports individual endeavour whilst also developing a sense of community and key collaborative skills to equip young learners for the demands of the 21st Century.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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