Grounds and Site Maintenance Assistant

We are seeking the right person to join our Estates team and support the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at Saltash Community School. The role also involves supporting the general maintenance and care of the site and buildings as part of a school site team. Primarily based at Saltash, the position does allow for support of our other Trust schools as required. A good standard of practical knowledge, skills and experience of grounds and building maintenance is required, however support with training and development is offered as part of our commitment to our staff.

You will be working alongside the school site team, or alone according to the work required. The ability to plan work alongside the Estates Manager, as well as self-manage and oversee planned or urgent works to completion are necessary. Further, a committed and positive approach to work and team building is essential.

This is a support staff role with SMART Trust and comes with the benefits of generous paid annual leave, Local Government Pension, sick pay scheme, training and development, and a welcoming and supportive working environment.

The role can be based at any of the SMART Trust schools with travel to other sites in South East Cornwall as necessary. Please see Trust website for details of our schools.

§ good grounds/maintenance experience

§ good organisational skills

§ good interpersonal/communication skills

§ a desire to complete all jobs to the highest of standards