Assistant Site Maintenance/Cleaner

Job Title: Assistant Site Manager

Directorate: Children's Centre

Reporting to: Site Maintenance Manager

Hourly Rate : £17.73 Ph

Purpose of the Role

To support the effective day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Centre's premises, ensuring a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained environment for all users. This includes key-holding responsibilities, site security, health and safety compliance, and general maintenance and cleaning duties.

Key Responsibilities

Security

Assist in securing the premises and minimising loss or damage.

Ensure all visitors wear ID badges and are appropriately challenged.

Open and close the site as required.

Health & Safety

Keep fire escape routes clear and accessible.

Respond appropriately to fire alarms.

Store and use hazardous materials safely.

Clear snow/ice and maintain safe access routes.

Maintain logbooks and report incidents or hazards.

Maintenance

Support upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Perform minor repairs (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, tiling).

Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Assist in planned preventative maintenance.

Cleaning

Undertake up to 4 hours of cleaning daily.

Remove litter, graffiti, and weeds.

Respond to emergency cleaning needs.

Oversee cleaning teams and maintain records.

Building Engineering Services

Report faults and assist in temporary solutions.

Replace light bulbs, reset breakers, and bleed radiators.

Carry out minor plumbing and electrical tasks.

General Site Services

Receive and distribute deliveries.

Monitor and report stock levels.

Move furniture and top-up consumables.

Visit off-site locations as required.

General Requirements

Participate in performance management.

Attend relevant meetings.

Undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

Promote equality and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Recognised qualification in building maintenance, construction, or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds).

Experience

Minimum 2 years relevant experience.

Recognised qualification in building maintenance, construction, or engineering (e.g., City & Guilds).

Building maintenance and high standards of presentation.

Security/key-holding responsibilities.

Supervising cleaners or contractors.

Knowledge

Health & safety regulations in a school setting.

Building defects and repair methods.

Equal opportunities in the workplace.

Skills

Reliable and trustworthy.

Physically capable of manual handling tasks.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to prioritise tasks and use initiative.

Team player with a proactive attitude.

Broad range of DIY skills.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.