The role If youre looking to develop your skills or begin a career in estates, security or facilities maintenance, then Wimbledon High School has an exciting opportunity for you within our friendly, dynamic, and supportive Estates team.
As an Estates Assistant, youll assist with the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the school and will play a vital part in the security, general maintenance and upkeep of our buildings.
This will involve keeping the grounds tidy and well-maintained, ensuring the security of school buildings, conducting regular site checks, and responding to maintenance tickets on our Estates Helpdesk.
About you Were looking for a reliable and committed individual with an interest in general maintenance and repairs (painting, carpentry, plumbing etc.).
Previous caretaking, premises or building management experience is desirable, but not essential.
Youll demonstrate a willingness to undertake relevant training to support your progress and development in the role and within the Estates team.
You'll also be able to complete general manual handling tasks including lifting, moving, and carrying deliveries, furniture, and other loads.
In addition to this, you'll have some understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation and knowledge of fire safety, security, and emergency procedures.
About the School Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference.
Our acclaimedpastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life makefor a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself.
Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from:https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/) Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment For further details and to apply for this position please click the apply button.
The closing date is 9.00am on Tuesday 5 th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12 th November 2024.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.
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